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PL10 FVU

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,211 mi
Last recorded132,211 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL10 FVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 132,211 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

TPMS on

Pass 20 Jan 2025 124,161 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald / 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS on

Fail 20 Jan 2025 124,161 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald / 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS on

Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,949 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 110,949 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,450 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 99,441 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,069 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s mirror glass missing ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

T.P.M.S light stopping on

Fail 21 Jan 2022 88,069 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s mirror glass missing ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

T.P.M.S light stopping on

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,477 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s mirror glass insecure ()

brake warning light ,stopping on dash ?

exhaust front flexi part in poor cond. exhaust becoming insecure ? ATT. REQ. SOON.

front inner brake pads lowish

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,881 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 63,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,058 miles

front exhaust flexi getting weak

rear propshaft doughnut starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,964 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,493 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 FVU is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PL10 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL10 FVU registered?

PL10 FVU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 August 2010.

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