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GV10 AKU

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,285 mi
Last recorded109,285 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 AKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 109,285 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 109,234 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms warning light on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,099 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 102,044 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,953 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 97,953 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,035 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,878 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,321 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 85,321 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 83,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,650 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

unable to test rear seat belts due to seat cover

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,183 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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GV10 AKU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver 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 GV10 AKU, 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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GV10 AKU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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