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GF10 CYU

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,687 mi
Last recorded108,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 CYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 108,687 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 108,687 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,696 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 107,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Mar 2024 99,141 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 63,442 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,577 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,810 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,458 miles

both front tyres perished dot codes 2009

Fail 20 Jan 2017 45,369 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold rpm within limits (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 40,462 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2013 24,038 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,752 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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GF10 CYU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black 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 GF10 CYU, 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 GF10 CYU registered?

GF10 CYU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is GF10 CYU safe to buy?

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