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L40 BET

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,645 mi
Last recorded47,645 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 BET
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 47,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 bridgestone turanza er300 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 45,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 bridgestone turanza run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,991 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,508 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,610 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 37,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,082 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 34,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,399 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 19 Sep 2017 31,399 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,432 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 28,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,341 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn 3mm with shoulder wear

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

Offside front tyre worn 3mm with shoulder wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,171 miles

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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L40 BET is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L40 BET, 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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L40 BET is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2010.

Is L40 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 BET shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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