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M2 VCM

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 VCM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 71,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

Pass 17 Oct 2024 67,918 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,659 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 63,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,012 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 56,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,617 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,699 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 47,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,027 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 24,775 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

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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M2 VCM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M2 VCM, 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 M2 VCM registered?

M2 VCM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2010.

Is M2 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 VCM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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