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MJ10 VKF

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,897 mi
Last recorded159,897 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 VKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 159,897 miles

Central Front advise some travel in handbrake lever but passed brake test

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 146,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 131,937 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 131,673 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 117,802 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 117,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,394 miles

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

emmissions to clean to register a result

Fail 13 May 2013 34,694 miles

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

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

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 VKF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKF, 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 MJ10 VKF registered?

MJ10 VKF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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