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LF10 ZXE

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,740 mi
Last recorded83,740 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 83,740 miles

Rear diff has rough noise and has slight mist of oil.

Fail 22 Jul 2026 83,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear diff has rough noise and has slight mist of oil.

Pass 18 Jul 2025 82,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2025 82,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2024 78,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 65,243 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,176 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,148 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 50,144 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,744 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 17,608 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,933 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 11 Feb 2014 6,199 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 ZXE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZXE, 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 LF10 ZXE registered?

LF10 ZXE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2010.

Is LF10 ZXE safe to buy?

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