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UM07 ZZA

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,445 mi
Last recorded134,445 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUM07 ZZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 134,445 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 126,296 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light illuminated

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Product on glass - not affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 115,828 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 115,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

rear bump stops deteriated

Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 104,697 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 100,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 97,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,677 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,168 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,902 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,669 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 May 2015 52,721 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 52,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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 7 Jun 2014 50,756 miles

no emmissions detected

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,010 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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UM07 ZZA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UM07 ZZA, 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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UM07 ZZA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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