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HJ10 VTW

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,392 mi
Last recorded80,392 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 VTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,392 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Catalytic converter to exhaust front pipe fixing stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSR upper inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 73,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 65,391 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 65,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,393 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,150 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 44,358 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,908 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 41,302 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 41,302 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,945 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 37,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,238 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,124 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,481 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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HJ10 VTW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ10 VTW, 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 HJ10 VTW registered?

HJ10 VTW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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