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FV10 VYJ

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 VYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 106,751 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 106,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,927 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 85,122 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 85,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 81,631 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 81,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,155 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 77,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,910 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,002 miles

zero emmisions

Fail 5 Aug 2015 58,002 miles

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

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

zero emmisions

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,335 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 30,335 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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FV10 VYJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV10 VYJ, 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 FV10 VYJ registered?

FV10 VYJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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