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LV10 VGL

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 VGL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 73,277 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Rear rose bush slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2025 73,277 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Rear rose bush slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2023 66,048 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,584 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake fluid ok. (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 47,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 / 50 / 17, Run flat. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 / 50 / 17, Run flat. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 / 50 / 17, Run flat. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake fluid ok. (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 36,547 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 22,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,322 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 17,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,480 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 9,010 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 VGL is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV10 VGL registered?

LV10 VGL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is LV10 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 VGL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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