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LV10 MKO

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,542 mi
Last recorded121,542 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 MKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 121,542 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 121,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 109,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 100,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,714 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,974 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Offside wiper poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2022 82,962 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2021 79,971 miles

Front brakes becoming worn

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear brake discs becoming corroded

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn

fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2021 79,971 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brakes becoming worn

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear brake discs becoming corroded

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn

fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2020 76,560 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 76,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 73,362 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

both rear tyres becoming worn on edges (step tread)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 30 May 2018 69,105 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 30 May 2018 69,105 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlight bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 63,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,638 miles

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

eml is on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,027 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,116 miles

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

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

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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LV10 MKO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV10 MKO, 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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LV10 MKO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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