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VE10 HPN

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,730 mi
Last recorded79,730 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 HPN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 79,730 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 18 Jun 2026 79,725 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,717 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 Jul 2024 74,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Jul 2023 72,202 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,767 miles

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 May 2018 52,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 40,206 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 26,708 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 18,885 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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VE10 HPN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel 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 VE10 HPN, 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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VE10 HPN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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