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J666 RHA

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,381 mi
Last recorded170,381 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 RHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 170,381 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 170,329 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 157,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 152,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 152,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 147,970 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 147,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 143,804 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 143,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 137,831 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 153,564 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 153,564 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 126,322 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 126,322 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 120,716 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 120,716 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 111,861 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre not down to cords

Fail 3 May 2017 111,860 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre not down to cords

Pass 13 May 2016 102,241 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 102,239 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,456 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,092 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre 3.6mm,,,,Nearside rear tyre 3.5mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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J666 RHA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J666 RHA, 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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J666 RHA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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