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MW10 EMF

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,175 mi
Last recorded140,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 EMF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 140,175 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 134,379 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 134,379 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 129,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 123,623 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,623 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 115,623 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear through sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear through sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,281 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 100,281 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,713 miles

n/s rear seat belt stiff to remove from stalk

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,348 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 74,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,185 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

cut in nsr tyre side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,199 miles

rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm - 3mm

uneven front tyre wear, tread depth low on outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,481 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 43,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MW10 EMF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MW10 EMF, 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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MW10 EMF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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