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OY10 RFJ

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,787 mi
Last recorded153,787 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 153,787 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 143,798 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and or so both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 129,342 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 127,902 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front exhaust clamp broken

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 122,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,182 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 97,182 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,780 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,216 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,802 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,388 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 52,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 41,407 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,192 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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OY10 RFJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY10 RFJ, 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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OY10 RFJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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