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PX10 TAU

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,918 mi
Last recorded106,918 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX10 TAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 106,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 104,573 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 104,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,599 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2023 95,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 89,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,164 miles

T.P.M.S Indicates a fault.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,952 miles

Front chip on the windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing also running low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 76,952 miles

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

Front chip on the windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing also running low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 62,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2018 57,804 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 57,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,079 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear child seat trapping central seat belt not allowing full inspection ()

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

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,915 miles

all four tyres are perished

Pass 6 Dec 2013 23,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 21,047 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 21,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PX10 TAU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 PX10 TAU, 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 PX10 TAU registered?

PX10 TAU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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The MOT history for PX10 TAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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