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V11 XXT

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,485 mi
Last recorded138,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 XXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 138,485 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 138,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2024 136,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Suspension hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Number plate light dim

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

Offside Number plate light dim

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 136,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Suspension hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Number plate light dim

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

Offside Number plate light dim

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 132,499 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Fail 3 Nov 2023 132,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 4 Nov 2022 129,445 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 129,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 128,814 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 128,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 117,513 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 116,082 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 116,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,854 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 93,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,176 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,718 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge (poor condition)

noise from front suspension

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,643 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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V11 XXT is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V11 XXT, 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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What year was V11 XXT registered?

V11 XXT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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