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LV10 VSN

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,078 mi
Last recorded113,078 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 VSN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 113,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 113,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 111,373 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not likely to detach

Pass 11 Apr 2024 108,374 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 108,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 91,188 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 91,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,807 miles

2nd bonnet catch requires attention

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch wiring dust cover missing

Offside Rear Jacking block missing

TPMS warning illuminated on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,271 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 74,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 65,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 stone chips (8.3.1a)

brake pad sensor wiring casing slightly damaged but no naked wire visible nsf

front and rear both sides discs poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2017 49,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 stone chips (8.3.1a)

brake pad sensor wiring casing slightly damaged but no naked wire visible nsf

front and rear both sides discs poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,667 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster reset to re-check headlamp aim

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,904 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 15,706 miles

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

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

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 VSN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey 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 VSN, 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 VSN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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