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P8 DBD

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,426 mi
Last recorded115,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 DBD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 115,426 miles

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

Front Undertray Sagging But Secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Flexible Hoses to Calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside Upper Arms Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 115,416 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (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))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Undertray Sagging But Secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Flexible Hoses to Calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside Upper Arms Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 107,903 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,614 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2020 96,614 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Rear heat shield insecure at one corner

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,103 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 81,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,546 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 62,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,073 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 41,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 32,093 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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P8 DBD is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P8 DBD, 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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P8 DBD is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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