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MT10 RSO

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,620 mi
Last recorded145,620 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 RSO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 145,620 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 145,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 141,620 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 141,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 138,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 128,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 124,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 5 May 2021 124,261 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,185 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2019 115,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,358 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 110,358 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressure lamp on.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 105,983 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 105,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested due to bonnet not opening to check engine condition and oil level (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,500 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 91,500 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 74,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 74,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 57,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,160 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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MT10 RSO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT10 RSO, 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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What year was MT10 RSO registered?

MT10 RSO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2010.

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