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GV10 XYM

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,288 mi
Last recorded138,288 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 138,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 131,811 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 131,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 124,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 117,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 104,712 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,124 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 84,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn close to legal limit and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn close to legal limitand smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,040 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 74,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,764 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,300 miles

both rear tyre's near the limit / o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,508 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 29,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XYM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XYM, 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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What year was GV10 XYM registered?

GV10 XYM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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