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GY10 GPU

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,061 mi
Last recorded125,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 GPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 125,061 miles

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper rear arm inner bush slight play

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front wing mirror glass temp repair

slight corrosion rear sub-frame

Fail 8 Jan 2025 117,728 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper rear arm inner bush slight play

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front wing mirror glass temp repair

slight corrosion rear sub-frame

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 111,399 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 105,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 97,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,934 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,787 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,067 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GY10 GPU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red 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 GY10 GPU, 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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GY10 GPU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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