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L13 NSJ

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,431 mi
Last recorded131,431 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 NSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 131,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General Corrosion UnderBody

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall 3.5mm tread left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left also cracking on tread/wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 129,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 128,586 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 126,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 123,274 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,818 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 111,861 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,742 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 105,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 97,835 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,704 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 88,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,849 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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L13 NSJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L13 NSJ, 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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L13 NSJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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