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A5 JKU

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,650 mi
Last recorded124,650 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 124,650 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 124,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road over 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 113,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 98,698 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 94,508 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,080 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,764 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 32,027 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2016 21,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 10,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 7,974 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 7,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 5,702 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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A5 JKU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 A5 JKU, 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 A5 JKU registered?

A5 JKU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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