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SM10 VCT

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,039 mi
Last recorded133,039 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 133,039 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,731 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 106,298 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 106,298 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 95,524 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 85,830 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,934 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,106 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 70,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,620 miles

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

oil leak from enging

Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,817 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,940 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,261 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,909 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 VCT is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VCT, 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 VCT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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