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SP60 VTJ

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,784 mi
Last recorded161,784 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 VTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 161,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 153,474 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 153,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 144,373 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight oil leak from diff

Pass 12 Oct 2021 134,813 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 125,885 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 116,561 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,952 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 104,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,805 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,754 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,309 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,390 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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SP60 VTJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP60 VTJ, 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 SP60 VTJ registered?

SP60 VTJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2010.

Is SP60 VTJ safe to buy?

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