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MJ10 VJX

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,681 mi
Last recorded185,681 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 VJX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 185,681 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 176,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 164,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 151,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 142,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 133,513 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 133,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,026 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 117,822 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 117,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 105,895 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 75,474 miles

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

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

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 VJX is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJX, 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.

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What year was MJ10 VJX registered?

MJ10 VJX is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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