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M155 FTJ

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,919 mi
Last recorded121,919 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 FTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 121,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 112,354 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 112,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,184 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to split on the inner sidewall due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 97,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 93,720 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 93,720 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,825 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2017 79,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-35-18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre damaged

both front tyres worn outer edges 215-40-18

Pass 28 Dec 2016 69,015 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 69,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on outer edges 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2013 29,324 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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M155 FTJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M155 FTJ, 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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M155 FTJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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