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GJ10 EAC

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,495 mi
Last recorded124,495 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 EAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 124,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 119,162 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 119,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 110,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 96,299 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,775 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,026 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,447 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,763 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,321 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,524 miles

offside rear lamp unit cracked and tapped up

Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,588 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 20,588 miles

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

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

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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GJ10 EAC is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ10 EAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ10 EAC registered?

GJ10 EAC is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for GJ10 EAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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