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LV10 USE

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,972 mi
Last recorded42,972 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 USE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 42,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 40,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 36,882 miles

Parking brake amber light is on at dash.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2022 36,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake amber light is on at dash.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,817 miles

Under trays fitted.

Front Tyre's edges slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,316 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing / slight judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 25,410 miles

Front wipers smearing & slight judder

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm & worn on edge close to cord & cracking in treads

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm & worn on edge close to cord & cracking in treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2;5mm & cracking in ntreads (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,061 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 10,735 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 7,419 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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LV10 USE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LV10 USE, 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 LV10 USE registered?

LV10 USE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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The MOT history for LV10 USE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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