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L23 SUM

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,753 mi
Last recorded78,753 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 SUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under tray lose and broken

Rear Coil spring corroded near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,340 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 72,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play This component will become dangerous if it fails have advised presenter (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 66,377 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,154 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,494 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 61,459 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 May 2019 58,681 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 58,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,792 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI DETERIATED

ADVISE TPMS LIGHT ON

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 54,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI DETERIATED

ADVISE TPMS LIGHT ON

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,050 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 46,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,930 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,542 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,110 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly longer travel on footbrake pedal

Fail 28 Aug 2014 17,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly longer travel on footbrake pedal

Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,239 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)

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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L23 SUM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L23 SUM, 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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L23 SUM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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