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GK10 XRE

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,934 mi
Last recorded123,934 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK10 XRE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 123,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,191 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 115,461 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi pipe required (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,801 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,557 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 105,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,610 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 94,610 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,885 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked, but still supported

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 90,884 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust clamp cracked, but still supported

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,097 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,587 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 42,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,306 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,038 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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GK10 XRE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GK10 XRE, 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 GK10 XRE registered?

GK10 XRE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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