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DG10 LGK

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,385 mi
Last recorded74,385 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 LGK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 74,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 73,344 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,948 miles

o/s/f shock damp

Fail 3 Mar 2025 68,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 68,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,559 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 61,554 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure see cords through multiple cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,158 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 58,158 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 52,864 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 50,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,307 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,640 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,643 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,869 miles

engine undertray fitted

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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DG10 LGK is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG10 LGK, 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 DG10 LGK registered?

DG10 LGK is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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