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LC10 SGX

2010 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,285 mi
Last recorded197,285 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 SGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 197,285 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 197,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 183,333 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 183,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 169,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55VR16 WORN 3.7MM (0MM INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55VR16 WORN 4MM (0MM INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 155,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 155,782 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 135,673 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower than o/s

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges bald and low tread advise replace 205/55-16 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 3 Aug 2020 120,171 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,317 miles

emission trigger point not met

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,489 miles

brake pad wear wire not fitted correctly

Fail 1 Aug 2018 99,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

brake pad wear wire not fitted correctly

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,233 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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LC10 SGX is a 2010 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC10 SGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LC10 SGX registered?

LC10 SGX is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 5 July 2010.

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