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MX10 XCU

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,580 mi
Last recorded73,580 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX10 XCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 73,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully test rear seats and belts seats stowed away

Fail 1 Oct 2025 73,580 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully test rear seats and belts seats stowed away

Pass 1 Oct 2024 70,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 61,987 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,045 miles

factory covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Oct 2021 54,039 miles

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

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

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

factory covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 51,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,720 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 47,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 45,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 45,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 42,323 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 37,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,549 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 26,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,491 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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MX10 XCU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MX10 XCU, 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 MX10 XCU registered?

MX10 XCU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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