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RB09 LEL

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,218 mi
Last recorded70,218 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB09 LEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 58,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,019 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

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

Pass 13 May 2022 40,293 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

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

Pass 20 May 2021 37,411 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 35,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 32,500 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 29,357 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Pass 22 May 2017 25,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 22,080 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,626 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 11,573 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RB09 LEL is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RB09 LEL, 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 RB09 LEL registered?

RB09 LEL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is RB09 LEL safe to buy?

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