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RO10 MBV

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,192 mi
Last recorded67,192 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 MBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 67,192 miles

TPMS light on

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

brake warning lamp on

ferrules on rear brake hoses becoming corroded

front brake pads worn

rear sub-frame becoming corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear coils rping becoming corroded

brake warning light illuminated

signs of oil leaks

Fail 28 Mar 2025 64,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear coils rping becoming corroded

brake warning light illuminated

signs of oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2024 61,483 miles

front anti-roll bar becoming corroded

n/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 61,483 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front anti-roll bar becoming corroded

n/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,968 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 57,968 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,792 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,041 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,569 miles

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 31 Mar 2014 23,278 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2013 17,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,582 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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RO10 MBV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO10 MBV, 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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RO10 MBV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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