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GF60 RCV

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,868 mi
Last recorded112,868 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF60 RCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,868 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 112,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 111,565 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 111,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR

Fail 14 Mar 2024 111,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,241 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 109,239 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,973 miles

Nearside mirror glass modified from factory size

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad worn low and close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in upper suspension arm inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tyre worn and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,807 miles

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,474 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,411 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,293 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,359 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 8,214 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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GF60 RCV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF60 RCV, 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 GF60 RCV registered?

GF60 RCV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2010.

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