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DU10 LJO

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,000 mi
Last recorded128,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 LJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 128,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2026 128,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 120,212 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,556 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre outer edges perished

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2023 116,555 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre outer edges perished

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,166 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,240 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,502 miles

Nearside Front pad warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,325 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,957 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,307 miles

eml on dash

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 45,307 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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DU10 LJO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DU10 LJO, 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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DU10 LJO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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