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LB10 EKV

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,188 mi
Last recorded24,188 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 EKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 24,188 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 24,188 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 18,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 17,416 miles

n/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2022 16,796 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 15,814 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 14,960 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 14,298 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 13,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 12,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 12,747 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 May 2017 12,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 11,912 miles

near side front off side front tyre slightly perishing

off side rear near side rear tyres slight crackes

Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,934 miles

Both front tyres slightly perishing

Brake and fuel lines covered

Damage on N/S/F Wing panal

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight wear on both front tyre outer edges

Small cut N/S/R Tyre inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,031 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 EKV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LB10 EKV, 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 LB10 EKV registered?

LB10 EKV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2010.

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