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LG10 XER

2010 BMW 116

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,447 mi
Last recorded120,447 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG10 XER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 118,949 miles

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

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

Various patches of surface rust

Pass 12 Jan 2024 115,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 115,734 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Top mount slight worn

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,087 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 113,087 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,490 miles

Exhaust clamp starting to fracture

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Abs ring starting to contact sensor

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 107,375 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp deteriorating

small chip in screen

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in screen

Fail 11 Jan 2021 97,964 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in screen

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in screen

oil level slightly overfilled

Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,540 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in screen

oil level slightly overfilled

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate slightly (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,785 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,102 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 17 Jan 2017 70,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,688 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect seat and seat belt

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,853 miles

osf tyre starting to wear outer edge

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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LG10 XER is a 2010 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG10 XER, 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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What year was LG10 XER registered?

LG10 XER is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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