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DU10 LJZ

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,858 mi
Last recorded113,858 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 LJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 113,858 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 111,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 107,957 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,858 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,590 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 101,590 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,571 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,635 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,420 miles

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,290 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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DU10 LJZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DU10 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU10 LJZ registered?

DU10 LJZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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The MOT history for DU10 LJZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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