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LC10 VXV

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,625 mi
Last recorded116,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 VXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 116,625 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on front & rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 116,607 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on front & rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 110,484 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on front & rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 110,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on front & rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 106,086 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))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis (front +rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 21 Apr 2023 101,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 97,845 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 93,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2020 90,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 83,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 73,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 61,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 52,771 miles

front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 23 May 2015 45,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,719 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 May 2013 32,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VXV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC10 VXV, 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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LC10 VXV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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