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PHJ 505

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,753 mi
Last recorded93,753 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 505
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 93,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 93,715 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both rear swelling at first flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads 60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges, pads 20% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 88,382 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 84,666 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,401 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SWOLLEN (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SWOLLEN (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 48,903 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 48,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,995 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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PHJ 505 is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PHJ 505, 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 PHJ 505 registered?

PHJ 505 is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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