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ST10 DFA

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,683 mi
Last recorded121,683 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 DFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 121,683 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 121,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,686 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 107,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 106,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe support bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe support bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 101,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 98,249 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,701 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 87,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,856 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 23 Apr 2014 35,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 25,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 25,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST10 DFA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST10 DFA, 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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What year was ST10 DFA registered?

ST10 DFA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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