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EF60 DCU

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,127 mi
Last recorded140,127 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 DCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 140,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,569 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 132,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 125,669 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 125,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washer top up water botter and make work (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps re new 2x bud and make number plat ligths work (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working re new stop ligth bud and re pair stop ligth and make work (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,693 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 103,689 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 94,995 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,042 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,303 miles

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 16 Apr 2016 58,316 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,807 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,951 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,637 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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EF60 DCU is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF60 DCU, 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 EF60 DCU registered?

EF60 DCU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2010.

Is EF60 DCU safe to buy?

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