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PJ10 ZVS

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,869 mi
Last recorded188,869 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 ZVS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 188,869 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 181,963 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 181,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 3 Jan 2023 173,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 165,444 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 158,766 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 152,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 143,772 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 143,772 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 136,221 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear out of shape

Oil leak engine area ()

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 136,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine area ()

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 121,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 82,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,503 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 ZVS 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 81.3%.

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 PJ10 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

PJ10 ZVS is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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