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LO10 LWZ

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,704 mi
Last recorded138,704 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 LWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 138,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ****** EXCESSIVLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ******* 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ****** EXCESSIVLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ******* 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 138,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ****** EXCESSIVLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ******* 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ****** EXCESSIVLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ******* 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 132,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 132,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,877 miles

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

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

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 3 Apr 2023 118,689 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 114,178 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,071 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 108,788 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,616 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 102,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,105 miles

exhaust loose but not blowing

no smoke detected on test

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 110,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSR side skirt cracked - advise replace

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

front wipers smears but still cleaning screen

Fail 5 Jun 2013 110,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSR side skirt cracked - advise replace

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

front wipers smears but still cleaning screen

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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LO10 LWZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LO10 LWZ, 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 LO10 LWZ registered?

LO10 LWZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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