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VE10 UBS

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,143 mi
Last recorded100,143 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 UBS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 100,143 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 100,143 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,464 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 72,557 miles

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

Offside Rear tread distorted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,889 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,141 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 41,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn outer edge /split/cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge separation /worn/cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge /split/cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole inner edge /cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,156 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,615 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 22,276 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,567 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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VE10 UBS is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE10 UBS, 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 VE10 UBS registered?

VE10 UBS is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is VE10 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE10 UBS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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