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OO51 TAF

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,012 mi
Last recorded121,012 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO51 TAF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 121,012 miles

front coils corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 115,078 miles

both rear tyres cracking and low

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,886 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

front coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 106,868 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

front coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,653 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 102,652 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 98,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,733 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 92,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,409 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 May 2017 73,019 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,206 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,094 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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OO51 TAF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OO51 TAF, 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 OO51 TAF registered?

OO51 TAF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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