CarVerify

Free Car Check

R5 AWE

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,471 mi
Last recorded82,471 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 AWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2026 82,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 79,794 miles

Brake wear to be monitored

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,564 miles

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

Rear Brake pad wear to be monitored

Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wear to be monitored

Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,353 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 30,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,278 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,714 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R5 AWE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 AWE, 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

How do I check the history of R5 AWE?

You can check the full history of R5 AWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R5 AWE registered?

R5 AWE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is R5 AWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 AWE shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R5 AWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R5 AWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.