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RF10 KPJ

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

158,335 mi
Last recorded158,335 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 KPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 158,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective End split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing/door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 158,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system: wiring insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective End split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing/door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 152,259 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2023 152,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 145,138 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 145,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 137,730 miles

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

O/s handbrake effort is not as good as n/s.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 137,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both o/s lower ball joints worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

O/s handbrake effort is not as good as n/s.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 128,295 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Rattle from front, suspect steering rack. Covers will have to be removed for further diagnosis.

Slight play in o/s front suspension lower front ball joint.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 122,585 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Slight play in o/s front suspension front ball joint.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 122,585 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Slight play in o/s front suspension front ball joint.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,363 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 112,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,359 miles

child seat's at rear n/s/r & o/s/r

Fail 6 Oct 2015 101,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front securing bracket for wiring missing on shock obsorber.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 101,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,696 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,838 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,084 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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RF10 KPJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KPJ, 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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RF10 KPJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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