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FV60 MEU

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,383 mi
Last recorded140,383 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 MEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 140,383 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 127,925 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 111,501 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 111,497 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,121 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

brake warning light on

exhaust flexi broken

tps light on

Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,121 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

brake warning light on

exhaust flexi broken

tps light on

Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,287 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 87,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe @ flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 74,224 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe @ flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 32,555 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 32,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 24,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FV60 MEU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV60 MEU, 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 FV60 MEU registered?

FV60 MEU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2010.

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