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L8 NLY

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,634 mi
Last recorded59,634 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 NLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 59,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 55,186 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,090 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,583 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 40,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,679 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 32,679 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 27,031 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,101 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 20,092 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 13,550 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 5,230 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 4,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L8 NLY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 L8 NLY, 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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What year was L8 NLY registered?

L8 NLY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2010.

Is L8 NLY safe to buy?

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