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R20 APD

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,301 mi
Last recorded101,301 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 APD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 101,301 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 Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

TPMS warning lamp on.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,031 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside revers light inop

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,992 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 47,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,156 miles

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2013 30,556 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear 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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R20 APD is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R20 APD, 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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R20 APD is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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