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MT10 AVJ

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,945 mi
Last recorded73,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 AVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 73,945 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle underside has general corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2025 73,447 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to sills,floors etc

Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,974 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,435 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,898 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 59,898 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Nut. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,148 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of road

Pass 9 Feb 2017 35,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,837 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,736 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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MT10 AVJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver 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 MT10 AVJ, 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 MT10 AVJ registered?

MT10 AVJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2010.

Is MT10 AVJ safe to buy?

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