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J25 ABA

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,416 mi
Last recorded74,416 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 ABA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 74,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,063 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 65,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 52,321 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,341 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 50,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 38,879 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,539 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,313 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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J25 ABA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J25 ABA, 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 J25 ABA registered?

J25 ABA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is J25 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J25 ABA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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