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GY10 GSZ

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,385 mi
Last recorded172,385 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 GSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 172,385 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 156,889 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides; inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect oil evident also. (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 143,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 125,352 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 112,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 173,788 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 173,787 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Due to exhaust blow (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 165,030 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 151,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 136,895 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 136,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking Brake light on

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 107,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 107,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GSZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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