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NJ10 WBG

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,431 mi
Last recorded178,431 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 WBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 178,431 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024
Fail 17 Jun 2024 176,021 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 173,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 170,056 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 160,051 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 159,822 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 146,143 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 146,118 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 128,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,859 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WBG is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG registered?

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

Is NJ10 WBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ10 WBG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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