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MW10 LXU

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,018 mi
Last recorded139,018 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 LXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 139,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 133,258 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 133,258 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 124,149 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,659 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 107,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,657 miles

brake warning light on n/s/f pad warning loom broken

Pass 16 Dec 2017 89,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,518 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 28 Nov 2015 74,558 miles

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

front discs heavily worn and lipped

Fail 28 Nov 2015 74,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front discs heavily worn and lipped

Pass 6 Dec 2014 64,073 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges pressures ?

Pass 14 Dec 2013 51,493 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads appear low?

Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

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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MW10 LXU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MW10 LXU, 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 MW10 LXU registered?

MW10 LXU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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