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LH06 ALE

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH06 ALE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 70,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,773 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 58,458 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,824 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 47,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 41,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear alloy damaged/repair

Pass 20 Jun 2015 35,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer edge low

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,860 miles

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

front tyres cracking

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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LH06 ALE is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LH06 ALE, 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 LH06 ALE registered?

LH06 ALE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2010.

Is LH06 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH06 ALE shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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