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LJ60 LWU

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,065 mi
Last recorded65,065 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ60 LWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 65,065 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 65,065 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 62,393 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,332 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 59,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,674 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 56,674 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,986 miles

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

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 51,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,509 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,719 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,606 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 38,603 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 8 Dec 2014 34,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,571 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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LJ60 LWU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJ60 LWU, 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 LJ60 LWU registered?

LJ60 LWU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2010.

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