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MJ10 VKP

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,186 mi
Last recorded124,186 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,186 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,825 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 119,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached camber bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,057 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,477 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 90,257 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 90,122 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emmisions not checked (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe broken, in danger of falling off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 May 2018 84,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 77,026 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 77,026 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 69,948 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 63,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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