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RJ10 HOW

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,514 mi
Last recorded154,514 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 HOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 154,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 152,357 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 152,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 145,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 140,680 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 140,680 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 137,233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 133,504 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 128,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light indicates fault

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 128,415 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure warning light indicates fault

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 120,615 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 120,615 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 114,582 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,065 miles

Front Inner brake pads starting to wear thin

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,718 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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RJ10 HOW is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 RJ10 HOW, 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 RJ10 HOW registered?

RJ10 HOW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2010.

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