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M22 RFY

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,506 mi
Last recorded149,506 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 RFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 149,506 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 137,553 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose from Felix pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 124,105 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 108,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,959 miles

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,897 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 85,896 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,394 miles

Nearside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Offside Rear jacking point rubber block missing

engine virbration when reved up

smoke test too low to detect

unable to check car floor area 100% due to plastic covers

unable to check lower engine and gearbox area 100% due to plastic under trays

unable to check under bonet area 100% due to plastic covers

Fail 13 Oct 2016 77,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Nearside Rear outer brake pad looks low

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear jacking point rubber block missing

Offside Rear tyre on limit

engine virbration when reved up

recomend alinement check

smoke test too low to detect

unable to check car floor area 100% due to plastic covers

unable to check lower engine and gearbox area 100% due to plastic under trays

unable to check under bonet area 100% due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

nearside front tyre has a tear(on sidewall) but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,602 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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M22 RFY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M22 RFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M22 RFY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2010.

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