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WJ10 AVF

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,954 mi
Last recorded204,954 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 AVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 204,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 204,954 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 196,903 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 196,903 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 193,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 188,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc backplate corroded

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

Nearside Front slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake disc backplate corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 184,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 175,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 159,932 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 159,395 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,794 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,379 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 67,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,303 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 34,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 26,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ10 AVF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ10 AVF, 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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WJ10 AVF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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