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LN10 VBZ

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,789 mi
Last recorded131,789 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN10 VBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 131,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 131,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 127,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 127,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 123,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 117,568 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,891 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 83,360 miles

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))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 83,360 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,908 miles

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

under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2016 50,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,392 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,551 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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LN10 VBZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN10 VBZ, 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 LN10 VBZ registered?

LN10 VBZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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