Official DVLA Record
Outstanding Recall

2010 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · W16 ECA

W16 ECA

2010 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/09/2010. Recorded mileage 163,799 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 116
Year / Origin
2010 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 24/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
163,799 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
1995cc

W16 ECA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
  • 163,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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W16 ECA Mileage History

  1. 22/09/2022115,034 mi
  2. 11/09/2023130,830 mi+15,796 mi
  3. 11/09/2023130,830 mi
  4. 17/09/2024149,281 mi+18,451 mi
  5. 26/09/2025163,799 mi+14,518 mi

Average of roughly 16,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

W16 ECA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 13:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 116 (W16 ECA) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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