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RO10 RBZ

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,372 mi
Last recorded105,372 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 RBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 105,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 101,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,920 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 97,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre seat belt not checked as well ()

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

n/s front tyre worn edge

Fail 23 Sep 2022 94,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre seat belt not checked as well ()

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

n/s front tyre worn edge

Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,395 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn edge.

o/s front tyre worn edge.

Fail 6 Oct 2021 92,395 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn edge.

o/s front tyre worn edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,451 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2020 91,451 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

condensation in o/s side repeater

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 64,804 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,738 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,812 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 RBZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RBZ, 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 RO10 RBZ registered?

RO10 RBZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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