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MW10 NKU

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,662 mi
Last recorded105,662 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 NKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 105,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 104,760 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2024 104,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,373 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 99,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,982 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2021 90,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,940 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 86,939 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,910 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 77,910 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,675 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 63,675 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,643 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 52,643 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NKU is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW10 NKU registered?

MW10 NKU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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