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LY10 CHZ

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,448 mi
Last recorded52,448 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 CHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 49,115 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 49,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 44,749 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pad warning system has an intermittent fault

Fail 2 Sep 2023 44,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pad warning system has an intermittent fault

Pass 1 Sep 2022 40,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 31,090 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,727 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,752 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 22,298 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 22,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,533 miles

adv- front tyres waring low on outside edges.

Fail 31 May 2013 13,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 13,640 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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LY10 CHZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY10 CHZ, 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 LY10 CHZ registered?

LY10 CHZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2010.

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