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ML10 ZXJ

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,161 mi
Last recorded135,161 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 ZXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 135,161 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 135,157 miles

Road wheel fixing missing One wheel bolt missing from every road wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,250 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 126,250 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,216 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 116,216 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 105,056 miles

Central Rear Stop Lamp Not Working

Fail 10 Nov 2022 105,056 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Reduced Light Output (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop Lamp Not Working

Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,404 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,764 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 82,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,610 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,446 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,802 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 67,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 59,527 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 59,526 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2013 44,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in o/s/r lamp cluster

small chip in windscreen

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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ML10 ZXJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML10 ZXJ, 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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ML10 ZXJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2010.

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