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GL10 OLJ

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 OLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 122,211 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 117,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 111,694 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to designed wear limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 106,083 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 10 Jan 2023 106,083 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 97,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,733 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER TRAY FITTED.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,699 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 May 2018 68,592 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 68,590 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 58,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 37,715 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 37,715 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 24,971 miles

tyre pressure warning light illuminating

Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL10 OLJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL10 OLJ, 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 GL10 OLJ registered?

GL10 OLJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2010.

Is GL10 OLJ safe to buy?

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