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CA10 XGM

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,876 mi
Last recorded74,876 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 XGM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 74,876 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2025 71,999 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 71,997 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 70,014 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 67,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,403 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 58,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,679 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 45,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 36,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,039 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,602 miles

Both rear tyres are on the limit at 1.6mm also have cracking to the side walls

Near side front tyre has worn very low on the outer edge and is close to showing cord, also has cracking to side walls

Off side front tyre has worn low on outer edge also has cracking to side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 13,361 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 13,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 8,512 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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CA10 XGM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA10 XGM, 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 CA10 XGM registered?

CA10 XGM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is CA10 XGM safe to buy?

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