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PL10 BMY

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,571 mi
Last recorded124,571 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL10 BMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 124,571 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 121,116 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,464 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 114,840 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,339 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,114 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 107,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,492 miles

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

Front windscreen washers limited water but sufficient

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,471 miles

Offside Rear Slight play in suspension arm bush

Fail 3 Jul 2018 93,471 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight play in suspension arm bush

Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,123 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 80,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 19,519 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,414 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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PL10 BMY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PL10 BMY, 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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PL10 BMY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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