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MT10 YFG

2010 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,089 mi
Last recorded184,089 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 YFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 184,089 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 173,498 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 173,490 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 165,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 157,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 151,327 miles

n,s,f tyre badly perished <205/65/16 91v

Fail 26 Sep 2016 151,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

n,s,f tyre badly perished <205/65/16 91v

Pass 8 Jun 2015 141,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 141,583 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 129,715 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Fail 30 Jun 2014 129,661 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,414 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 97,414 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YFG is a 2010 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT10 YFG registered?

MT10 YFG is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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