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SP60 LFZ

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,842 mi
Last recorded131,842 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 LFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 131,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres very badly cracked on outer edge of tread[2205/50/r17] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves split (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 131,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested metal brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded LEAKING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres very badly cracked on outer edge of tread[2205/50/r17] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 128,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 128,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 113,555 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 95,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 86,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 76,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 68,720 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 68,708 miles

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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,891 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,562 miles

offside and nearside rear and nearside front tyre worn inner tred

Fail 10 Apr 2018 59,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (1.8)

offside and nearside rear and nearside front tyre worn inner tred

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,183 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,948 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,690 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,805 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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SP60 LFZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP60 LFZ, 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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SP60 LFZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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