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EK10 MVJ

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,861 mi
Last recorded128,861 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 MVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 128,861 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 122,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 118,751 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))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 111,728 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 103,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 92,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 85,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 77,918 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 77,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 59,088 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,874 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,510 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre edges slightly worn

offside rear tyre edges worn

nearside front tyre outer edge wornalmost to cords

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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EK10 MVJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EK10 MVJ, 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 EK10 MVJ registered?

EK10 MVJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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