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PJ10 SVU

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,327 mi
Last recorded134,327 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 SVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 134,327 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 132,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

Fail 5 Jun 2025 132,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

Pass 7 Jun 2024 123,274 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ON.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2024 123,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ON.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2023 110,329 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Fail 31 May 2023 110,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,304 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 100,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 90,467 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,483 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 78,351 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 65,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,067 miles

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread..

Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,191 miles

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2015 41,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,683 miles

Cut in o/s/f tyre tread area, no cord visable.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 32,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Cut in o/s/r tyre tread but no cord visable.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 27,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,884 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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PJ10 SVU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ10 SVU, 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 PJ10 SVU registered?

PJ10 SVU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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