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SP10 NVU

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,896 mi
Last recorded76,896 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 NVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 76,896 miles

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2025 76,894 miles

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

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,579 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 73,579 miles

Body component insecure Bonnet catch faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,627 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 61,688 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,227 miles

Offside Rear Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended. NON RUN FLAT

Pass 7 Nov 2018 47,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,248 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 42,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 30,905 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 26,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

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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SP10 NVU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP10 NVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP10 NVU registered?

SP10 NVU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is SP10 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP10 NVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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