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LT10 DOU

2010 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,093 mi
Last recorded141,093 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT10 DOU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,093 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 136,953 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 136,592 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 135,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread void at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure by fuel tank

Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 120,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,567 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 112,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,132 miles

under tray fited

Pass 2 May 2015 72,296 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 63,803 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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LT10 DOU is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT10 DOU, 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 LT10 DOU registered?

LT10 DOU is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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