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MT10 YCW

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,264 mi
Last recorded172,264 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 YCW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 172,264 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 165,075 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 161,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 161,831 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 157,778 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 153,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to DPF filter clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 153,152 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (fog light) (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to DPF filter clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 146,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure by coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 146,273 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure by coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 140,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 131,951 miles

engine under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2015 122,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 122,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,679 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 114,678 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 111,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2014 111,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MT10 YCW is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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 MT10 YCW, 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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MT10 YCW is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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