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MT10 RZO

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,212 mi
Last recorded127,212 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 RZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 127,212 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,153 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2025 114,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,549 miles

noise from engine bay

Fail 15 Mar 2024 99,544 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front pipe loose at flange connection (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

noise from engine bay

Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,507 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 86,507 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 82,958 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,532 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 76,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,303 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,755 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,906 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 52,903 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

bonnet cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,952 miles

off side front tyre as cut in tred on ply cords exposed

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,523 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 24,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 RZO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO registered?

MT10 RZO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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