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GU10 LVC

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,257 mi
Last recorded174,257 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 LVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 174,257 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2026 174,257 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2026 174,257 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2025 151,633 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 151,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 138,655 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 138,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 126,169 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 117,279 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 117,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 107,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,841 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 98,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 92,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 83,196 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/r17 89v (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges and tread depth low on edges

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low 3.5-4mm

Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,625 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low

Fail 4 Nov 2014 61,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2013 47,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GU10 LVC is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU10 LVC, 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 GU10 LVC registered?

GU10 LVC is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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