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EK60 VSA

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,839 mi
Last recorded124,839 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 VSA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 124,839 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

tyre light on.

Pass 29 Nov 2024 124,067 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake effort only just achieved 17%

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 124,067 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake effort only just achieved 17%

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 122,440 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 122,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,854 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade missing

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 26 Feb 2022 100,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 90,969 miles

Rear Inner Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 90,969 miles

Rear Inner Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,360 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s rear top arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,642 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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EK60 VSA is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK60 VSA, 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 EK60 VSA registered?

EK60 VSA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2010.

Is EK60 VSA safe to buy?

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