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MJ60 VSN

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,398 mi
Last recorded78,398 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ60 VSN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,398 miles

Front Exhaust joint bolt loose and insecure

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front side bent type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side cracking and depth: 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,415 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,992 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,773 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,806 miles

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,921 miles

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,634 miles

Plastic covers over some components.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 42,634 miles

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

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,737 miles

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

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,548 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,232 miles

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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MJ60 VSN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MJ60 VSN, 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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What year was MJ60 VSN registered?

MJ60 VSN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2010.

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