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LS10 SRU

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 112,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,195 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 94,717 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 94,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,533 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,109 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front exhaust flexible section worn but gas tight

Fail 31 Jan 2022 72,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front exhaust flexible section worn but gas tight

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,669 miles

Front exhaust flexible section worn but gas tight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking nearside and offside front suspension lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexible joint worn but no leak of exhaust gas

Pass 28 Jan 2019 61,810 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor chips/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible section worn

Fail 28 Jan 2019 61,810 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor chips/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible section worn

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,377 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 43,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,852 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 SRU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

LS10 SRU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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