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SP60 VTN

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,440 mi
Last recorded138,440 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 VTN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 138,440 miles

bulb failure light interment

Fail 9 May 2024 138,432 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

bulb failure light interment

Pass 20 Apr 2023 130,434 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 130,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 119,353 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 119,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 114,609 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 114,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,472 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,926 miles

tyre presh light on

Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,948 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 78,948 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,511 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,424 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust frontpipe flexi broken

Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust frontpipe flexi broken

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,878 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,911 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 VTN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP60 VTN, 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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SP60 VTN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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