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KV10 VLJ

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,667 mi
Last recorded100,667 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 VLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 87,577 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2022 79,754 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 79,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 71,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/r17-93w Non RunFlat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/r17-93w RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2021 71,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/r17-93w Non RunFlat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/r17-93w RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2020 64,293 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm -205//45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,971 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 53,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 8 Apr 2014 36,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,881 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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KV10 VLJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV10 VLJ, 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 KV10 VLJ registered?

KV10 VLJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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