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LO59 VJM

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,691 mi
Last recorded111,691 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 VJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,691 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,915 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 106,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 100,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,863 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,457 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,682 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2015 70,161 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO59 VJM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO59 VJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO59 VJM registered?

LO59 VJM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 24 February 2010.

Is LO59 VJM safe to buy?

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