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LA54 ARM

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,605 mi
Last recorded105,605 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 ARM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 105,605 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 105,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,255 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 99,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 97,076 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 97,074 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,113 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,614 miles

Handbrake high but has enough reserve travel

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 90,612 miles

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

Handbrake high but has enough reserve travel

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 87,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,410 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,977 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,631 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 62,630 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,020 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,115 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,717 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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LA54 ARM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LA54 ARM, 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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LA54 ARM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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