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MT10 DJF

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,673 mi
Last recorded111,673 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 DJF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 111,673 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 104,552 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective - ( WORN ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess GEARBOX MOUNTS DEFECTIVE - ( DETERIORATED / WORN / CRACKED / MOVEMENT ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN / CORRODED - ( OFFSIDE REAR DISC WORN / STICKING ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - ( NEARSIDE SLIGHT ) (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam - ( WORN / CRACKED / DETERIORATED / MOVEMENT ) (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES - ( DETERIORATED / WORN / MOVEMENT / CRACKED - SLIGHT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ARMS / RODS / AXLE / SUBFRAME - INNER / OUTER - ( WORN / DETERIORATED / CRACKED / MOVEMENT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil - ( ENGINE / TRANSMISSION - MIST ) (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 104,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective - ( WORN ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess GEARBOX MOUNTS DEFECTIVE - ( DETERIORATED / WORN / CRACKED / MOVEMENT ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low - PROJECTED BEAM IMAGE IS OBVIOUSLY INCORRECT - ( OFFSIDE NOT CORRECT / NEARSIDE IS LOW ) (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN / CORRODED - ( OFFSIDE REAR DISC WORN / STICKING ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - ( NEARSIDE SLIGHT ) (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam - ( WORN / CRACKED / DETERIORATED / MOVEMENT ) (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES - ( DETERIORATED / WORN / MOVEMENT / CRACKED - SLIGHT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn - ( PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW / FAILED RESULTS - REAR SERVICE BRAKE BINDING SLIGHT ) (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ARMS / RODS / AXLE / SUBFRAME - INNER / OUTER - ( WORN / DETERIORATED / CRACKED / MOVEMENT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil - ( ENGINE / TRANSMISSION - MIST ) (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 104,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen - ( Provides insufficient washer liquid rear ) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated / worn - ( gearbox mounting bushes worn ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( offside slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - ( nearside slight ) (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn - ( Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - nearside weak slight ) (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam inner / outer bushes - ( worn / cracked / movement - slight ) (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms / rods / axle / subframe - inner / outer bushes - ( worn / cracked / movement - slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers worn - ( slight )

Pass 8 Apr 2021 97,924 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,159 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,643 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 81,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on dash

Pass 27 May 2016 69,583 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 69,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2014 32,011 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,101 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/rear

n/s/front tyre wall showing cuts and scuffs

n/s/rear tyre app limits

rear brake pads worn low

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 DJF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT10 DJF, 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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MT10 DJF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2010.

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