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LB10 BYW

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,095 mi
Last recorded145,095 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 BYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 145,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 145,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 136,501 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded badly

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 132,819 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 130,892 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,977 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 88,407 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2018 75,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 60,481 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 60,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,972 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,059 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 39,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2012 16,898 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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LB10 BYW is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB10 BYW, 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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LB10 BYW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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