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MV10 ZZW

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,100 mi
Last recorded103,100 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 ZZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 103,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall damage from separation of structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint coming apart and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Condensation inside lamp unit

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad starting to wear close to indicator

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window inop (reg)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody corrosion

Rear Washer inop

Rear Wiper inop

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,940 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 91,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,166 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,941 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 31,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,243 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 25,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,245 miles

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

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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MV10 ZZW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV10 ZZW, 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 MV10 ZZW registered?

MV10 ZZW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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