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NJ10 VZT

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,712 mi
Last recorded71,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 VZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 71,712 miles

All tyres are perishing.

Nearside rear tyre is worn low (3mm) on the inner tread.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 66,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 61,948 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish / crack

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,639 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish/crack

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 53,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 43,452 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,528 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 40,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,849 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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NJ10 VZT is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJ10 VZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ10 VZT registered?

NJ10 VZT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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