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P4 FAD

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,723 mi
Last recorded40,723 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 FAD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 40,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 39,177 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 37,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,071 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage to front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,598 miles

b pillar vin sticker damaged

stone chip in windscreen not yet effecting drivers view

Pass 15 Oct 2019 32,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,088 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 27,449 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Removed seatbelt protectors to test belts fully

Fail 21 Oct 2016 23,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Removed seatbelt protectors to test belts fully

Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seatbelt pads removed to test belts fully

Pass 17 Oct 2014 17,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seatbelt pads removed to test belts correctly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,299 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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P4 FAD is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P4 FAD, 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 P4 FAD registered?

P4 FAD is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2010.

Is P4 FAD safe to buy?

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