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GV10 AKY

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,470 mi
Last recorded193,470 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 AKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 193,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre low pressure / wearing inner edge

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 193,464 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 5 Oct 2022 164,739 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated / bracket broken / heat shield damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 164,739 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated / bracket broken / heat shield damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 155,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corrosion under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 149,375 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated / bracket broken / heat shield damaged

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

bonnet pull handle broken / still opens

Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,573 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe badly deteriorated / slight exhaust blow / heat shield damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge / slight perishing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 143,570 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front exhaust flexi pipe badly deteriorated / slight exhaust blow / heat shield damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge / slight perishing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,735 miles

Exhaust has leak from flexible joint not excessive but only just met requirements

Gearbox and rear diff are wet with oil but not leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on both edges, almost exposing cord

Fail 13 Jun 2018 131,735 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust has leak from flexible joint not excessive but only just met requirements

Gearbox and rear diff are wet with oil but not leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on both edges, almost exposing cord

Pass 21 Jun 2017 120,914 miles

N/s/f damper slight mist of oil

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,856 miles

Childseat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 9 Jun 2015 99,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Childseat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 90,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 AKY is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AKY, 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 AKY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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