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SA10 LMX

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,398 mi
Last recorded114,398 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 LMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 114,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 106,630 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 99,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 98,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 91,813 miles

rear component corroded and under sealed/

Fail 1 Apr 2022 91,764 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel outer rim damaged

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,567 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 61,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 49,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,678 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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SA10 LMX is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SA10 LMX, 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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SA10 LMX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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