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SA60 FMJ

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,957 mi
Last recorded112,957 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA60 FMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 112,957 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 112,957 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 98,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear tyre worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2023 81,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear tyre worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,875 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 69,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,515 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 61,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 51,375 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 47,953 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,317 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 38,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,137 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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SA60 FMJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 SA60 FMJ, 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 SA60 FMJ registered?

SA60 FMJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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