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EK10 XRH

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,032 mi
Last recorded142,032 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 XRH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 142,032 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,106 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 133,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 125,208 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 125,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 117,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 106,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 103,428 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,536 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,462 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,488 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,052 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,208 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 48,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,116 miles

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

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

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 XRH is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK10 XRH registered?

EK10 XRH is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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