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PJ59 VVU

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,347 mi
Last recorded120,347 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 VVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 120,347 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 119,318 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 116,462 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))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 111,733 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 99,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,289 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,754 miles

has welding repairs to dpf to replace flexy

Fail 25 Jun 2018 81,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

has welding repairs to dpf to replace flexy

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

damage n/s/f tyre outer side wall

front exhaust flexi repaired with tape

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 71,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

damage n/s/f tyre outer side wall

front exhaust flexi repaired with tape

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,466 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 55,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 44,989 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 44,985 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 34,493 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,526 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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PJ59 VVU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ59 VVU, 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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PJ59 VVU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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