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RE10 LCY

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,932 mi
Last recorded134,932 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 LCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 134,932 miles

Nearside Front damage to bumper

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 134,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front damage to bumper

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 128,809 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 128,801 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 120,591 miles

N/S/F bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,248 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,529 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn outer shoulders (195/55/16 run flats). (5.2.3 (e))

Medio exhaust section clamp slightly broken or damage.

Nearside Front Outer Bumper slightly damage.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom front arm inner bush slightly play or damage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate lights both slightly dim.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn down to around 2mm, (195/55/16) run flats. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,448 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wire broken. (1.6 (d))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn outer shoulders (195/55/16 run flats). (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Medio exhaust section clamp slightly broken or damage.

Nearside Front Outer Bumper slightly damage.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom front arm inner bush slightly play or damage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate lights both slightly dim.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn down to around 2mm, (195/55/16) run flats. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 93,472 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective hand brake warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2019 93,472 miles

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective hand brake warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,073 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer shoulder 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 74,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer shoulder 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,295 miles

Front and Rear discs heavily scored and corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RE10 LCY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RE10 LCY, 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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RE10 LCY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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