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NJ10 LNX

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,110 mi
Last recorded175,110 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 LNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 175,110 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 170,940 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 170,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 162,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 143,732 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 143,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 133,415 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 133,415 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,739 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 107,739 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,452 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 73,452 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ10 LNX is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NJ10 LNX, 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 NJ10 LNX registered?

NJ10 LNX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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