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EK60 VTJ

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,443 mi
Last recorded147,443 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 147,443 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 147,443 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 133,592 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight exhaust blow front flexy section

t p m s light on

Fail 12 Oct 2021 133,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight exhaust blow front flexy section

t p m s light on

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,129 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS fault

Pass 13 Aug 2019 115,273 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,300 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 107,300 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 73,471 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 43,268 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 26,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,839 miles

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 VTJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

EK60 VTJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2010.

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