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LS10 ETA

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,570 mi
Last recorded161,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 ETA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 161,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 155,580 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 155,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 152,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 134,212 miles

2 cracks in screen

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 122,768 miles

handbrake poor on n/s

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear brake pads worn

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,131 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust flexi snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,138 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. strip and clean (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,957 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Feb 2016 77,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,710 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,767 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,206 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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LS10 ETA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue 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 ETA, 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 LS10 ETA registered?

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

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