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CE60 VLN

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,616 mi
Last recorded132,616 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE60 VLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 132,616 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 13,037 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 130,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 124,179 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,604 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Fail 22 Sep 2022 114,604 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,476 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,619 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 78,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc scored on inner surfaces.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,541 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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CE60 VLN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CE60 VLN, 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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CE60 VLN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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