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EK10 MVG

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,194 mi
Last recorded83,194 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 MVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 83,194 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 63,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,342 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,368 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 44,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 43,925 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 43,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,827 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,130 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 34,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,985 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,187 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 25,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,683 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MVG is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EK10 MVG, 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 MVG is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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