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SB10 JCU

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,239 mi
Last recorded126,239 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 JCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 126,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination to underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 126,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination to underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 107,005 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 87,853 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 76,049 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 75,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 72,594 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 72,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 68,501 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 64,550 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 64,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,429 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 61,428 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,514 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 57,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 57,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,956 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 50,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,792 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 36,389 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 36,389 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,545 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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SB10 JCU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB10 JCU, 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 SB10 JCU registered?

SB10 JCU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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