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OV60 SMU

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,597 mi
Last recorded125,597 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 SMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 125,597 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 125,594 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 115,812 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 107,658 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM MAIN BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON BOTH EDGES AND BECOMING LOW ON WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just outside drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 107,658 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM MAIN BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON BOTH EDGES AND BECOMING LOW ON WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just outside drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 95,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 95,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 84,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (195 55 16) close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (195 55 16) close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2021 71,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 61,878 miles

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE,CLOSE TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD 2 MM.(195-55X16H) (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,198 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2018 46,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,118 miles

body damage n/s/f

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 16 Jan 2017 42,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage n/s/f

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 13 Nov 2015 34,843 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 24,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 24,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 6,553 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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OV60 SMU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV60 SMU, 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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OV60 SMU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2010.

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