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LV10 VSM

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,998 mi
Last recorded114,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 VSM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 114,998 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged fronts & rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,674 miles

Tyre slightly damaged fronts & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 108,672 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged fronts & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 102,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 102,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,612 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 94,148 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 94,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 91,228 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 91,228 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,803 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 85,802 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,568 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres starting to crack in tread n/s has small cut but not to cord n/s p zero o/s michelin pilot 245/35/18

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 56,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edge + cracking in tread 215/40/18 falken (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres starting to crack in tread n/s has small cut but not to cord n/s p zero o/s michelin pilot 245/35/18

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,818 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 34,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,048 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 VSM is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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