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LV10 VSZ

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,257 mi
Last recorded127,257 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 VSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 127,257 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 27 Apr 2020 110,779 miles

Oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Fail 27 Apr 2020 110,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,276 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,170 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,454 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge no cords present at time of test 205/55/16

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 40,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 31,473 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 VSZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

LV10 VSZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2010.

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