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LC59 LOU

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,063 mi
Last recorded130,063 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 LOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 130,063 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 123,836 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 123,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 117,718 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,689 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,204 miles

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

tpms lamp on

Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,686 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 93,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,656 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,818 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,373 miles

Offside Front wheel buckled

flat tyre monitor warning lamp on

Fail 30 Aug 2017 69,373 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel buckled

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

flat tyre monitor warning lamp on

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,397 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,435 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,263 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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LC59 LOU is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LC59 LOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC59 LOU registered?

LC59 LOU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2010.

Is LC59 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 LOU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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