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FV60 GXZ

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,766 mi
Last recorded139,766 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 GXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 139,766 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 139,766 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 130,877 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 130,877 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 119,782 miles

All tyres except for O/S/R slightly worn on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,614 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 67,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,040 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 57,039 miles

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

Front two front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,014 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 52,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,571 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,360 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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FV60 GXZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV60 GXZ, 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 FV60 GXZ registered?

FV60 GXZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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