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J7 JYV

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,736 mi
Last recorded79,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 JYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 72,527 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 65,148 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,712 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 59,711 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 45,180 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,409 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 35,409 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 25,809 miles

slight perishing all tyres

Pass 13 May 2017 23,368 miles

slight perishing nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,335 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,029 miles

all tyres perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 16,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,552 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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J7 JYV is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J7 JYV, 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 J7 JYV registered?

J7 JYV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2010.

Is J7 JYV safe to buy?

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