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EK60 VUJ

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,674 mi
Last recorded141,674 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 141,674 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Oct 2025 141,459 miles

Exhaust system insecure from front flexi back (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Nov 2024 133,170 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,101 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 117,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 102,681 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 102,681 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,850 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 75,538 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 75,538 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 69,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,804 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,350 miles

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,178 miles

nail in offside rear tyre and cuts in rear treads

Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,905 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 24,901 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VUJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2010.

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