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GV10 KDF

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,844 mi
Last recorded135,844 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 KDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 135,844 miles
Fail 5 May 2025 135,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. been welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet .leaking damaged and aim low and low pressure due to leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear pad sensor not fitted into pad. adrift

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet hard to open and dented

Pass 20 Apr 2024 130,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

tpms light on

Fail 20 Apr 2024 130,096 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

tpms light on

Pass 18 Apr 2023 116,487 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 116,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 106,017 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2021 95,263 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,070 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,763 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,523 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 KDF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KDF, 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 KDF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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