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SP60 VUB

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,521 mi
Last recorded138,521 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 VUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,521 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 138,521 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 134,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 134,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 131,471 miles

3 tyres are RSC and one is normal O/S/F

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 131,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

3 tyres are RSC and one is normal O/S/F

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded but not effecting brake efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates deteriorating but still eligible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 126,043 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge"S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer & inner edge"S (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear tyre is out of shape

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2020 124,347 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge"S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge"s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer & inner edge"S (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear tyre is out of shape

tyre light on

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 119,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions too clean to register

Fail 5 Sep 2017 111,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

diff oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 101,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

diff oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,601 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 81,601 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 81,237 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,061 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 VUB is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VUB, 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 SP60 VUB registered?

SP60 VUB is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2010.

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