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LS10 ETJ

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,531 mi
Last recorded96,531 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 ETJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 96,531 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 96,531 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,082 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 83,082 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pads warning lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2022 74,283 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,749 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 65,722 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 65,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 61,340 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 58,135 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,134 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2016 52,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaking water underneath

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,316 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,030 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 35,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 DSST RFT 215/40/R18(85Y)

DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 DSST RFT 245/35/R18(88Y)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,079 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 26,898 miles

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

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

Front brake discs

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 ETJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS10 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

LS10 ETJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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