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GL10 VLA

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,058 mi
Last recorded189,058 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 VLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 189,058 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 181,165 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 166,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective SYSTEM LOOSE ON FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour FRONT SIDELIGHTS INCORRECT COLOUR (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR FLEXI HOSE FERRULES CORRODING (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPES CORRODING BENEATH PROTECTIVE COATING - ALL REARS BY JOINT WITH FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 166,633 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULBS FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective SYSTEM LOOSE ON FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour FRONT SIDELIGHTS INCORRECT COLOUR (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR FLEXI HOSE FERRULES CORRODING (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPES CORRODING BENEATH PROTECTIVE COATING - ALL REARS BY JOINT WITH FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 157,166 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 157,166 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 142,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 105,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 105,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,839 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the edges

Fail 17 Jun 2017 94,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,678 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 82,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 67,633 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,989 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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GL10 VLA is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL10 VLA, 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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GL10 VLA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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