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SA10 UPT

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,431 mi
Last recorded97,431 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 UPT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 97,431 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axel corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2025 97,431 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axel corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2024 90,363 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 90,361 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested not carried out due to brake pad missing (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,670 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s an o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,288 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 80,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,467 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,046 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 69,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,573 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 23,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,295 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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SA10 UPT is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SA10 UPT, 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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SA10 UPT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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