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2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,135 mi
Last recorded97,135 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 JY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,135 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 97,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,071 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wearing to outer tread edges

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut, reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 65,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,204 miles

Both front tyres wearing to outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 34,722 miles

rear pads getting low

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,783 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,904 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 31,075 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,625 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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20 JY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 20 JY, 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 20 JY registered?

20 JY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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