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SM10 MYY

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,034 mi
Last recorded160,034 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 MYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 160,034 miles

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

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2024 154,393 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2023 150,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 144,785 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 144,785 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 131,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 118,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,133 miles

Auxillary tensioner making a noise

Both rear shockers are good (not leaking)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,000 miles

under trays

Pass 19 May 2017 75,387 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 75,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported Flexi section split hanging loosely by mesh (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2016 66,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 58,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 48,517 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 36,397 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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SM10 MYY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM10 MYY, 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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SM10 MYY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 7 June 2010.

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