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MA10 GHY

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 GHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 102,067 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 101,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,560 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,455 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 57,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 55,534 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,283 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 47,277 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 24,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,994 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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MA10 GHY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA10 GHY, 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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MA10 GHY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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