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R21 RMT

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,901 mi
Last recorded144,901 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 RMT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 144,901 miles

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

Rear Oil leak but not excessive (Differential)

Pass 13 Aug 2024 131,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,209 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 103,530 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,411 miles

under trays and sill trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,912 miles

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

exhaust flexi corroded

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 9 Dec 2020 10 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald 225/45-17 tyre size (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,141 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 70,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,594 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,150 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,767 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,307 miles

rear pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,409 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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R21 RMT is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R21 RMT, 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 R21 RMT registered?

R21 RMT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is R21 RMT safe to buy?

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