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CA10 XGW

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,275 mi
Last recorded81,275 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 XGW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 81,275 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,220 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 69,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 64,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 May 2022 64,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,898 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 57,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 48,413 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 32,990 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,512 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape on inner edge and cracking slightly on tread and both on 2mm

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 23,361 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 23,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,965 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 XGW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

CA10 XGW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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