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LJ10 PHV

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,168 mi
Last recorded108,168 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 PHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,168 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 108,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 89,333 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,402 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge low

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,944 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/r brake pad wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,396 miles

off side rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2018 50,387 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,113 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 40,113 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,571 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 r17 - runflat - showing 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 r17 - runflat - showing 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn heavy on inner edges

n/s/f tyre showing slight cracking through tread

o/s/f tyre showing slight cracking through tread

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2014 16,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Nov 2014 16,967 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2013 8,231 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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LJ10 PHV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LJ10 PHV, 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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LJ10 PHV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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