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N31 LFF

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,317 mi
Last recorded171,317 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 LFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 171,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 171,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 157,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 157,146 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,384 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,033 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,214 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,468 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 35,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N31 LFF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N31 LFF, 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 N31 LFF registered?

N31 LFF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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