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LS10 BDU

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,632 mi
Last recorded156,632 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 BDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 156,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 129,697 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 128,757 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,809 miles

Exhaust flexible joint worn/starting to blow

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag on brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 110,809 miles

Exhaust flexible joint worn/starting to blow

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights - Bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag on brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,248 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 107,240 miles

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

Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 98,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 87,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,831 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (on-limit) 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 66,343 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (on-limit) 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,786 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,904 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,909 miles

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

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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LS10 BDU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS10 BDU, 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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LS10 BDU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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