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J50 KEA

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,017 mi
Last recorded145,017 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 KEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 145,017 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 141,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 135,400 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 129,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 129,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,544 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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 10 Jul 2021 116,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 109,782 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,509 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,884 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,272 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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J50 KEA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J50 KEA, 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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What year was J50 KEA registered?

J50 KEA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2010.

Is J50 KEA safe to buy?

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