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RF04 SLF

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,298 mi
Last recorded129,298 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 SLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 129,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 121,518 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 111,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm and bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,095 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight play in both front front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 18 Aug 2023 99,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight play in both front front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,467 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,031 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,405 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 21,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil level over max

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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RF04 SLF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RF04 SLF, 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

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What year was RF04 SLF registered?

RF04 SLF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is RF04 SLF safe to buy?

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