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LF10 ZRG

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,382 mi
Last recorded27,382 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF10 ZRG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 27,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 26,662 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 26,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 26,090 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 26,073 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 25,380 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 24,714 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 24,102 miles

Front BRAKE DISC CORREDED. NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE.

Rear BRAKE DISC,S CORRODED.NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective NO RUBBER ON BLADE. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,332 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 21,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,101 miles

Both rear tyre getting low on tread and worn on inner edges

Engine cover an under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 15,207 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2015 11,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 11,729 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 8,509 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 6,192 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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LF10 ZRG is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LF10 ZRG, 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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LF10 ZRG is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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