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RK10 SYX

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

217,965 mi
Last recorded217,965 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK10 SYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 217,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 206,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 192,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front door windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 190,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 185,996 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 170,412 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 165,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 155,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 150,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 127,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 118,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,962 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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RK10 SYX is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK10 SYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK10 SYX registered?

RK10 SYX is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2010.

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