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M1 VJK

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,828 mi
Last recorded45,828 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 VJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 45,828 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all six (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pad warning on dash, brakes good suspect service indicator

Pass 14 Mar 2025 41,449 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all six (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake warning light on dash, brakes ok suspect service indicator

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,309 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 r17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 r17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on. Suspect sensor/software fault

Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,575 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,353 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front/rear surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 34,353 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front/rear surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 33,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,832 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres close to legal limit 205 50 17

Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm 205/50/17rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm 205/50/17rft (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,199 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (205/50/17)rsc (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (205/50/17)rsc (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing outer edge

both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2013 12,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 12,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M1 VJK is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 M1 VJK, 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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M1 VJK is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2010.

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