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EJ02 DEC

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,066 mi
Last recorded165,066 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 DEC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 165,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 141,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 141,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 160,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2024 127,158 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 127,158 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,254 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 111,252 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 151,073 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 145,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,297 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 91,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 137,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 137,321 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 85,954 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 85,954 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 123,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 107,540 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 107,540 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,023 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 76,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,947 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2019 100,947 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front tyres wearing outer edges

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s mirror damaged

too clean to obtain smoke reading

tpm light on

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,192 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,921 miles

too clean to obtain smoke reading

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2017 47,921 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

too clean to obtain smoke reading

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,034 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,613 miles

to clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2015 15,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,210 miles

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

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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EJ02 DEC is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ02 DEC, 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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EJ02 DEC is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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