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BV10 LXW

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,057 mi
Last recorded84,057 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 LXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 84,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,454 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 76,150 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,278 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 69,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,325 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 60,319 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,649 miles

no spare wheel

o-s-r brake pad wear indicating wire loose

unable to inspect fuel/brake lines ( cover fitted )

unable to inspect n-s-r seat belt ( child seat fitted )

unable to inspect some components under bonnet ( cover fitted)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,395 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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BV10 LXW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BV10 LXW, 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 BV10 LXW registered?

BV10 LXW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is BV10 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 LXW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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