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RJ10 LZV

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,821 mi
Last recorded106,821 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 LZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 106,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 103,638 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2024 103,638 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,739 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from drivers view of windscreen. ()

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect gearbox sump pan is leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential output shaft oil seal slightly leaking drivers side. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,134 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,953 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 83,286 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2019 80,546 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,443 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,121 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,039 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,928 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 61,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,986 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 LZV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RJ10 LZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ10 LZV registered?

RJ10 LZV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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