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OV60 BBJ

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,698 mi
Last recorded179,698 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 179,698 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 170,612 miles

advise brake warning lamp on dash

advise exhaust clamp loose

advise front pads low

Fail 12 Dec 2022 170,612 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

advise brake warning lamp on dash

advise exhaust clamp loose

advise front pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2021 160,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 146,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,874 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 125,122 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 125,113 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 114,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 114,654 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe damaged (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 110,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,303 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 97,066 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 78,549 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 78,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OV60 BBJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OV60 BBJ, 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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OV60 BBJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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