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RJ59 VZC

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,845 mi
Last recorded140,845 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 VZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 140,845 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 136,576 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 133,694 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 129,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 123,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,033 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))

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 107,081 miles

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

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,434 miles

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,658 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2016 66,984 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,108 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers poor

Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,308 miles

emissions too lean to register

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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RJ59 VZC is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJ59 VZC, 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 RJ59 VZC registered?

RJ59 VZC is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is RJ59 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 VZC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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