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LM10 LGJ

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,530 mi
Last recorded95,530 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 LGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 95,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 95,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 80,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 67,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,943 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring vision of components

Fail 9 Oct 2020 75,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring vision of components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,292 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. 205/50/17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 225/45/17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,497 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 37,671 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge no cords showing

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 33,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge no cords showing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,489 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted obscuring view to sill's

Pass 20 May 2013 23,898 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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LM10 LGJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LGJ, 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 LM10 LGJ registered?

LM10 LGJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is LM10 LGJ safe to buy?

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