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M31 DJL

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,596 mi
Last recorded70,596 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 DJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,596 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 64,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,333 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,270 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,979 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 26,153 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,747 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 18,795 miles

all tyres starting to wear on edges

engine covers and full under covers fitted

hand brake just meets requirements advise inspection.

slight corrosion starting on front and rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2017 18,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all tyres starting to wear on edges

engine covers and full under covers fitted

hand brake just meets requirements advise inspection.

slight corrosion starting on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,454 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,425 miles

Offside Front wiper smearing but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 9,768 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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M31 DJL is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M31 DJL, 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 M31 DJL registered?

M31 DJL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2010.

Is M31 DJL safe to buy?

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