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EK10 LFN

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,354 mi
Last recorded102,354 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 LFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 102,354 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 96,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 87,015 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 87,015 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 76,339 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 22 May 2019 76,339 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 72,840 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 69,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear centre tread damaged, and nail in tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 60,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,344 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 50,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,176 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,875 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 39,875 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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EK10 LFN is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK10 LFN, 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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EK10 LFN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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