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J444 YEP

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,104 mi
Last recorded139,104 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 YEP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 139,104 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 135,411 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 129,520 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 120,576 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,707 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 103,966 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 94,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 90,920 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 90,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,403 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 79,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,940 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 66,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2014 49,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,709 miles

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

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

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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J444 YEP is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J444 YEP, 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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J444 YEP is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2010.

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