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GU10 XEO

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,652 mi
Last recorded128,652 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 XEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 128,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 119,011 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 115,784 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 111,445 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 105,555 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 105,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 99,607 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 99,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,642 miles

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

Parking brake travel long

Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,934 miles

both rear upper suspension links have slight play at inner bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,429 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,839 miles

Both front and both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side wipers smears advise replace

off side wipers smears advise replace

Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge and deep cut in tread

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 XEO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

GU10 XEO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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