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SK10 ZDC

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,860 mi
Last recorded130,860 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 ZDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 130,860 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 130,860 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 127,080 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 127,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 120,514 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 120,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,198 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 115,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,534 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 103,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing on outer sidewall also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears tyre are on 2mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 99,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,882 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,531 miles

Rear Prop Shaft Coupling - Split

Rear child seat

Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Prop Shaft Coupling - Split

Rear child seat

Pass 22 May 2015 78,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 May 2014 75,733 miles

emissions to low to read

handbrake light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,610 miles

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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SK10 ZDC is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK10 ZDC, 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.

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SK10 ZDC is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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