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EK60 VTU

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,601 mi
Last recorded147,601 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 147,601 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 217,692 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))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 217,692 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))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 198,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 173,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 139,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,445 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,505 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 94,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened centre arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened centre arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,361 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 76,361 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,607 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 17,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

tyre pressure warning light on

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 VTU 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 81.3%.

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 EK60 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

EK60 VTU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2010.

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