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MJ10 VJE

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,936 mi
Last recorded133,936 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 VJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,936 miles

Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 132,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust detached at front. Supported by cross member. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension appears very low.

O/S head lamp aim on lower limits

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 123,983 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Dec 2020 118,752 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Defective tyre. Flat spot in tread causing road noise (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2019 99,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 77,645 miles

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

zero emissions

Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,527 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 67,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,901 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 61,914 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 59,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 53,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VJE is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ10 VJE, 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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MJ10 VJE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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