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SP60 LGA

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,130 mi
Last recorded85,130 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 LGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,130 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking through tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 85,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Minimal level not met (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking through tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,670 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Service Light Illuminated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear Upper Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Rear Upper Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 28 Aug 2024 81,670 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Service Light Illuminated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear Upper Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Rear Upper Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s/r Outer Cv Joint Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Suspension Arm Outer Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 4 Sep 2023 78,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/s And N/s Front (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded And Holed N/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r Cross Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 74,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s Front Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All Rear Suspension Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 31 Aug 2022 74,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s/r Cross Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s Front Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All Rear Suspension Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,935 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r Cross Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 25 Aug 2021 70,935 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r Cross Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,572 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,930 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,896 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 46,357 miles

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,606 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly .

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 25,270 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LGA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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