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MJ10 VJC

2010 BMW 316

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,337 mi
Last recorded121,337 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 VJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 121,337 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 121,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 119,647 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,205 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 116,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 111,819 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 106,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,249 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 100,249 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,519 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 94,519 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 90,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,189 miles

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

front wipers a little smeary

Pass 3 Mar 2014 76,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 56,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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MJ10 VJC is a 2010 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ10 VJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ10 VJC registered?

MJ10 VJC is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is MJ10 VJC safe to buy?

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