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BG10 KJE

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,704 mi
Last recorded173,704 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 KJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 173,704 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Nov 2024 165,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s rear and n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 165,676 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s rear and n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 158,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 155,444 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 155,440 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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 150,981 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 146,621 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2018 142,156 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 135,263 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 127,737 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 119,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,985 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 110,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi deteriorated/partly broken

prop shaft doughnuts deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BG10 KJE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG10 KJE, 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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BG10 KJE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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