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S29 DRO

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

156,849 mi
Last recorded156,849 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 DRO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 156,849 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 71,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 147,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 69,840 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 139,852 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 126,273 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,716 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise cut in tyre tyre size 235 / 45 x18 mich (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 61,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise cut in tyre tyre size 235 / 45 x18 mich (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,761 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,624 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 76,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,078 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,688 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,255 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,908 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,013 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,378 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,075 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,818 miles

Engine Cover and Undertrays fitted

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)

Zero Emissions

Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Zero Emissions

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 32,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S29 DRO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 S29 DRO, 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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S29 DRO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 October 2010.

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