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PF10 VST

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,281 mi
Last recorded148,281 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF10 VST
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 148,281 miles

Nearside Rear outer wheel rim damaged

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

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2025 148,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear outer wheel rim damaged

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

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2024 140,594 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 130,586 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 130,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 119,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on front exhaust fixings

noise from rear brakes when hand brake applied

poor engine idle

Fail 30 Aug 2022 119,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on front exhaust fixings

noise from rear brakes when hand brake applied

poor engine idle

Pass 4 Sep 2021 105,198 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

noise from rear brakes when hand brake applied

Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,684 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 92,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2019 82,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,662 miles

Nearside Front washer jet missing

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 74,662 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet missing

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,183 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,925 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 39,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PF10 VST is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 PF10 VST, 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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PF10 VST is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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