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GU10 XEN

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,239 mi
Last recorded126,239 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 XEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 126,239 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 126,237 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 118,642 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 105,011 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,171 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f and both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front stone chip to screen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022 92,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f and both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front stone chip to screen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 80,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,859 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 74,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,883 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,978 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,327 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,535 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 10,076 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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GU10 XEN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU10 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU10 XEN registered?

GU10 XEN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is GU10 XEN safe to buy?

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