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RV10 SJY

2010 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,473 mi
Last recorded134,473 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 SJY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 134,473 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 123,558 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 123,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 112,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 92,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,386 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 76,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,796 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,528 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,108 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,684 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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RV10 SJY is a 2010 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV10 SJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV10 SJY registered?

RV10 SJY is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is RV10 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV10 SJY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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