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N88 UMA

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,677 mi
Last recorded96,677 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 UMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 96,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 90,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,361 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 83,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 78,161 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,233 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,373 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 72,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,562 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,571 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 63,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 60,499 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 44,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,344 miles

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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N88 UMA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red 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 N88 UMA, 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 N88 UMA registered?

N88 UMA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2010.

Is N88 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 UMA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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