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LR10 GFZ

2010 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,143 mi
Last recorded144,143 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 GFZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 144,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer brake pads looks low

rear propshaft damper bush cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2020 134,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight indentations on inner wall

Fail 23 Jul 2020 134,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight indentations on inner wall

Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs with lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 122,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE !! (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs with lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,600 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 103,276 miles

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,443 miles

205 / 60 / 16 tyres fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,301 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2014 84,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,531 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge.

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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LR10 GFZ is a 2010 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR10 GFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LR10 GFZ registered?

LR10 GFZ is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2010.

Is LR10 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR10 GFZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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