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RJ10 LZL

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,239 mi
Last recorded181,239 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 LZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 181,239 miles

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 169,318 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 159,030 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 159,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 150,558 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension coroded in general

Pass 12 Mar 2022 142,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake adjustment

Fail 11 Mar 2021 129,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake adjustment

Pass 16 Mar 2020 123,801 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,924 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust section deteriorated at flexible joint

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,547 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 77,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 65,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 65,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INSIDE PAD (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INSIDE PAD (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long travel on parking brake

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing low from outer edge

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 LZL is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver 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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

RJ10 LZL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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