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NL10 SCZ

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,402 mi
Last recorded146,402 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 SCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 146,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 146,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 127,630 miles

Parking brake lever requires adjustment.

Pass 18 Dec 2023 118,039 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 118,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 112,723 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 108,468 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension components corrroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,906 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2021 104,906 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 101,461 miles

tpm lamp on

Fail 8 Feb 2020 101,461 miles

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

tpm lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,663 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 91,662 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 87,181 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 72,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,004 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the outer edge and has a cut to cord

Fail 6 Mar 2014 63,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the outer edge and has a cut to cord

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,875 miles

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)

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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NL10 SCZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NL10 SCZ, 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 NL10 SCZ registered?

NL10 SCZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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