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LM10 VLJ

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,386 mi
Last recorded65,386 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 VLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 65,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 62,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm[void on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection[emission lambda reading just met] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,340 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 54,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 50,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 43,962 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 May 2020 42,732 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,216 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 37,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,547 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 30,452 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 30,452 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)

Pass 22 May 2015 25,192 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

Pass 20 May 2014 19,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,301 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 VLJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

LM10 VLJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is LM10 VLJ safe to buy?

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