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LT10 YOW

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,917 mi
Last recorded118,917 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT10 YOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 113,293 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 98,503 miles

Non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2021 98,401 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust rear box deleted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear clusters tinted, all lights affected (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,257 miles

Non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,813 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,294 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 73,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 69,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 54,835 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 54,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,028 miles

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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LT10 YOW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT10 YOW, 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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LT10 YOW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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