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L123 CEE

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,689 mi
Last recorded108,689 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 CEE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative bulb (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,835 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 89,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil level light on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

park brake light on when released

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Nov 2021 82,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,826 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 79,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

tyre pressure monitering light on

Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,628 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 69,114 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,982 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 62,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 56,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,315 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,767 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,051 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 41,051 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,013 miles

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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L123 CEE is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L123 CEE, 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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L123 CEE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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