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OV10 LYO

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,202 mi
Last recorded151,202 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 LYO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 151,202 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2025 151,202 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2024 146,685 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 146,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 133,970 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 133,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 123,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 112,745 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 99,852 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 150,450 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 150,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 148,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 121,465 miles

N/S/R tyre is wearing on inner edge and is slightly out of shape.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 May 2014 121,465 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre is wearing on inner edge and is slightly out of shape.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 May 2013 88,096 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 May 2013 88,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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OV10 LYO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV10 LYO, 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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OV10 LYO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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