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RFF 705

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,617 mi
Last recorded35,617 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFF 705
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 35,617 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2025 34,186 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated / perished

Pass 25 Jan 2024 32,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 30,909 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 28,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 26,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 24,382 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 22,388 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 20,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 18,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating slightly swollen (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly cracking between the treads

Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,029 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 15,240 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 13,546 miles

all tyres have cracking on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2013 11,208 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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RFF 705 is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 RFF 705, 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 RFF 705 registered?

RFF 705 is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 2 February 2010.

Is RFF 705 safe to buy?

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