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LM60 GPO

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,110 mi
Last recorded146,110 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 GPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 146,110 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 133,259 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 133,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,979 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 122,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,985 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,023 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 91,337 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 91,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,277 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 87,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,684 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0n outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,684 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0n outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 72,163 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 72,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,825 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,213 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,901 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 48,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LM60 GPO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LM60 GPO, 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 LM60 GPO registered?

LM60 GPO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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