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MW10 JJL

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,879 mi
Last recorded137,879 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 JJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 137,879 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2026 137,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,476 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 117,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 110,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 95,826 miles

All tyre valve stems perishing

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Nearside 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))

Pass 8 May 2018 88,281 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED / NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS ALTHOUGH CLOSE

Fail 8 May 2018 88,281 miles

Side repeater not working OFFSIDE (1.4.A.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED / NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS ALTHOUGH CLOSE

Pass 12 May 2017 79,593 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 13 May 2016 73,284 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,991 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm + Cracking

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

Offside rear tyre 3mm + Cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,728 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,368 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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MW10 JJL is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW10 JJL, 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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MW10 JJL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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