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RE10 SXS

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,664 mi
Last recorded129,664 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 SXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 129,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pads are in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 126,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 120,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 112,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small minor crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 112,490 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small minor crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

very slight damage to front screen

Fail 17 Sep 2020 111,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

very slight damage to front screen

Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,733 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 106,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat rise and lower mechanism not working

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 97,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,138 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,575 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,703 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

small chips to windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

small chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2012 32,801 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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RE10 SXS is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE10 SXS, 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 RE10 SXS registered?

RE10 SXS is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is RE10 SXS safe to buy?

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