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R3 HML

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

62,931 mi
Last recorded62,931 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 HML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 62,931 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 91,989 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 56,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 56,699 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 88,540 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 52,194 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2023 83,139 miles

Front heat sheild insecure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,715 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 49,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Various areas of surface corrosion underneath

Pass 2 May 2022 78,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 74,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 45,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2021 45,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,650 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 44,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,727 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 41,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,270 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 36,648 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 36,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,004 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,241 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 35,241 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,826 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,739 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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R3 HML is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 R3 HML, 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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R3 HML is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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