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EK60 VTL

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,021 mi
Last recorded111,021 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 111,021 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear bottom inner sill corroded

Offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded

Offside rear drive shaft corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Rear reg plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2026 111,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside and nearside rear bottom inner sill corroded

Offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded

Offside rear drive shaft corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Rear reg plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2025 109,221 miles

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

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 92,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,454 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted under side

Fail 13 Jun 2022 70,451 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted under side

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 66,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 57,348 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 57,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 57,348 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,693 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,418 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,260 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and cracked

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,260 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and cracked

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,953 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VTL is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EK60 VTL, 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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EK60 VTL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2010.

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