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NL10 SDU

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,771 mi
Last recorded100,771 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 SDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 100,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 100,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,889 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 96,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 86,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 75,669 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 75,669 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,617 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 72,617 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 68,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,024 miles

Under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,646 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 53,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,492 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 39,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,723 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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NL10 SDU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

NL10 SDU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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