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LM10 USE

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,686 mi
Last recorded26,686 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 USE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 26,686 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 24,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 24,515 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 24,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,818 miles

Front Lower Engine under cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 22,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,446 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 22,444 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,826 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 21,825 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 20,494 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 18,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 17,147 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 15,061 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 11,636 miles

Handbrake imbalanced

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 USE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LM10 USE, 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 USE registered?

LM10 USE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is LM10 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM10 USE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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