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LN10 VCA

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,480 mi
Last recorded154,480 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN10 VCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 154,480 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 139,748 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 109,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,061 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,308 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 76,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,510 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,675 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,094 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,243 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge 195 55 16 run flat

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,960 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 VCA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LN10 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN10 VCA registered?

LN10 VCA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2010.

Is LN10 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN10 VCA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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