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CGZ 6242

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,161 mi
Last recorded70,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 6242
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 70,161 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side rear mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 68,888 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2024 68,888 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre runflat ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 65,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both side (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,325 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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CGZ 6242 is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CGZ 6242, 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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CGZ 6242 is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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