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DY10 VJP

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,431 mi
Last recorded91,431 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 VJP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 91,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened age related deterioration of rubber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened age related deterioration of rubber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear boot lid unable to open

Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,023 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms with age related deterioration of rubber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms with age related deterioration of rubber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,071 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dash

red engine management light on dash

Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,598 miles

all round scuff and dent damage

Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure curb cut on rim causing bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all round scuff and dent damage

Pass 27 Jul 2020 68,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 63,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,071 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 56,071 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,074 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 39,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,032 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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DY10 VJP is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DY10 VJP, 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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DY10 VJP is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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