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LM10 KMV

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,134 mi
Last recorded113,134 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 KMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 113,134 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite bad (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both and shrouds adrift too (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 101,325 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 101,216 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,860 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,202 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,860 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 58,860 miles

Emissions not tested engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet will not open (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin would need further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin would need further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2019 42,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,210 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 16 Jan 2017 35,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,218 miles

both front tyres perishing in treads

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 20 Jan 2016 32,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perishing in treads

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,785 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 20,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM10 KMV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM10 KMV, 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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LM10 KMV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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