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LB02 LYE

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 LYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and wall has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2024 82,938 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective rear brake pad sensor defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 77,438 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 77,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,049 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 67,049 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,900 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,838 miles

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,690 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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LB02 LYE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LB02 LYE, 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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LB02 LYE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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