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GU10 VYH

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,536 mi
Last recorded113,536 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 VYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 113,536 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 113,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the legal min ang badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the legal min ang badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,843 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Fail 19 Oct 2019 99,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,367 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,633 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

o/s front tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,269 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low / smooth on outer shoulder area

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,088 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 56,088 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,601 miles

Cut in offside front tyre

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 VYH 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 GU10 VYH, 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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GU10 VYH is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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