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P800 SJL

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,286 mi
Last recorded132,286 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP800 SJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 132,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 7 Nov 2024 129,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 7 Nov 2024 129,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 123,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 118,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link distorted (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 108,336 miles

all brake discs corroded edges

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 9 Apr 2018 102,865 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,062 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light indicates a fault

Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,589 miles

DPF light on

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vibration emitting from Engine/Transmission during idle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vibration emitting from Engine/Transmission during idle

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,747 miles

tyre worning light on dash

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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P800 SJL is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P800 SJL, 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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P800 SJL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2010.

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