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FJ10 VDY

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,746 mi
Last recorded47,746 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 VDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 47,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 45,178 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,215 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 41,215 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 34,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 29,768 miles

Nearside Rear tyre weathered

Fail 1 May 2018 29,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre weathered

tpms light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml light stays on

o/s/f n n/sf tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,549 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2016 22,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 11,610 miles

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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FJ10 VDY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ10 VDY, 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 FJ10 VDY registered?

FJ10 VDY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is FJ10 VDY safe to buy?

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