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PF10 VSU

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,570 mi
Last recorded116,570 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF10 VSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 116,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 116,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 108,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn out outer edges 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 102,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 93,432 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 93,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 90,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 88,568 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,376 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 78,376 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,377 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 64,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 52,392 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,300 miles

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

Number plates stuck on top of old number plates

Fail 8 Jun 2013 36,300 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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 VSU 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 64.7%.

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 VSU, 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 PF10 VSU registered?

PF10 VSU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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