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LC10 EEN

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,037 mi
Last recorded108,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 EEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 108,037 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 104,515 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,742 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 101,740 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test as washers dont work (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,843 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 97,843 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 10/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 92,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 10/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,128 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 92,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,646 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 76,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,839 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,392 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,287 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,966 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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LC10 EEN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LC10 EEN, 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 LC10 EEN registered?

LC10 EEN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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