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RF10 AKY

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,223 mi
Last recorded111,223 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 AKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 111,223 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 111,223 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 109,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,503 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 105,772 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 103,743 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 103,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,265 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 102,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 89V RUN FLAT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.6mm. Devoid of tread on edges and almost through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,165 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,139 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 75,139 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,756 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,053 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,831 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF10 AKY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF10 AKY, 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 RF10 AKY registered?

RF10 AKY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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