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SA10 LRY

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,831 mi
Last recorded76,831 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 LRY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 76,831 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 59,950 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 54,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 48,518 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 48,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 42,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have corrosion lines around the inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear markers 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2020 42,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have corrosion lines around the inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear markers 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 37,468 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 30,989 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 27,442 miles

ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 17,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 13,491 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 13,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 LRY is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA10 LRY registered?

SA10 LRY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is SA10 LRY safe to buy?

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