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EK10 VLP

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,105 mi
Last recorded137,105 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 VLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 137,105 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

tyre light on

Fail 13 Nov 2023 137,105 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

tyre light on

Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,703 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 118,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 113,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,589 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 100,589 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,301 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2017 86,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper blade split

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2016 61,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,366 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 43,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 34,756 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 34,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VLP is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK10 VLP, 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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EK10 VLP is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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