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CX10 VJN

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,608 mi
Last recorded103,608 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX10 VJN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 103,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear just within limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered by copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 100,712 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,378 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 96,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake lines coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both rear upper straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,335 miles

all 4 tyres perished

rear brake pipes metal corroded

rear wash inop

Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,096 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

o/s/f lower straight arm boot starting to split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,343 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,289 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

signs of slight corrosion to brake pipes under corrosion protection

Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,439 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,749 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,627 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,596 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,841 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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CX10 VJN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CX10 VJN, 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 CX10 VJN registered?

CX10 VJN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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