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LM10 VLN

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,578 mi
Last recorded61,578 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 VLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,578 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 59,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 59,072 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle emission fail. (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 56,198 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2019 56,198 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2018 55,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 May 2017 53,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 51,046 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 48,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 46,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,687 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 VLN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

LM10 VLN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2010.

Is LM10 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM10 VLN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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