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WM10 FOA

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,807 mi
Last recorded130,807 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM10 FOA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 130,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 128,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 128,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,697 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 106,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire, engine oil leak EML on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,306 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 93,802 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 93,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 85,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,728 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 65,776 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 63,458 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,919 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,712 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,203 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,531 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,266 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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WM10 FOA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WM10 FOA, 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 WM10 FOA registered?

WM10 FOA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is WM10 FOA safe to buy?

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