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GJ10 WFL

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,495 mi
Last recorded168,495 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 WFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 168,495 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 13 Feb 2024 162,484 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 159,204 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 159,173 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 153,635 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 147,135 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi broken allowing centre/rear sections to twist (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 147,135 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi broken allowing centre/rear sections to twist (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 141,501 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 131,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,673 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,673 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,410 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 113,409 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both inner (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,811 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,851 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 83,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GJ10 WFL is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ10 WFL, 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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GJ10 WFL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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