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MJ10 SYU

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,238 mi
Last recorded175,238 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 SYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 175,238 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2026 175,238 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 168,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2025 168,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 158,660 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 144,949 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,887 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,013 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 113,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 82,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,413 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 70,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 17,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 17,731 miles

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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MJ10 SYU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MJ10 SYU, 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 MJ10 SYU registered?

MJ10 SYU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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