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FN10 ZBJ

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,729 mi
Last recorded130,729 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN10 ZBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 130,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 117,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S slightly worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,963 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 93,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,766 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 74,743 miles

Brake performance not tested concerns as to the suitability and safety of test with n/s/r wheel bearing in the condition it is in (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading at 3/5/4mm across the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod end ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,364 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,893 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 55,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,407 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault nail in o/side front tyre (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 May 2016 47,156 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 16 May 2015 36,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 16,015 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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FN10 ZBJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FN10 ZBJ, 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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FN10 ZBJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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