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LR10 TEJ

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,917 mi
Last recorded93,917 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,917 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 93,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,996 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 80,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 68,725 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 68,725 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 66,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 61,020 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 61,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,570 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 55,563 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 50,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 44,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 44,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 41,453 miles

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

Nearside rear Tyre has a nail in it

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,412 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 35,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,683 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR10 TEJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR10 TEJ, 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 LR10 TEJ registered?

LR10 TEJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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