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RK10 WHD

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,591 mi
Last recorded181,591 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 181,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nail in tyre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 172,688 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 172,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 165,290 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from int mirror ()

Nearside jacking block missing

Offside Front brake back plate loose / corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 159,421 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 159,365 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on sidewall 225/40 x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 149,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 144,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 144,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 137,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 130,112 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))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 130,112 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 15 Sep 2017 124,856 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight free play in nearside rear suspension upper link inner bush

Fail 15 Sep 2017 124,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven but within acceptable limit

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges & low on legal tread

screw in offside rear tyre

slight free play in nearside rear suspension upper link inner bush

Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,796 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight judder from front brakes

slight wear in rear suspension upper arm inner bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2015 109,774 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 109,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,076 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2013 92,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,864 miles

STREONG ADVISE - rear pads 2mm (minimum 1.5mm)

front and rear discs lipped

hand brake has high travel and freeplay evident

n/s front jacking mount missing

o/s front tyre perished

rear tyres feathered

slight noise from around alternator belt area

wipers smear screen, small stone chip in windscreen

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 WHD is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WHD, 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 WHD registered?

RK10 WHD is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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