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RV10 TEY

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,447 mi
Last recorded73,447 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 TEY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 73,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,990 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 72,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,713 miles

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

Rear Washers blocked

Pass 11 Jun 2022 69,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 66,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,534 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2020 64,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,762 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,691 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,998 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

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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RV10 TEY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV10 TEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV10 TEY registered?

RV10 TEY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is RV10 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV10 TEY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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