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R22 HED

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,450 mi
Last recorded156,450 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 HED
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 156,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 142,910 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 131,091 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 131,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 122,981 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 122,976 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,869 miles

Front Exhaust Flaxy deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 114,865 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust Flaxy deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,762 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 105,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2020 100,571 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 90,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,352 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 64,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,414 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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R22 HED is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R22 HED, 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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R22 HED is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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