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A111 TCH

2010 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,160 mi
Last recorded166,160 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA111 TCH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 166,160 miles

Slight play in n/s/f rack end.

Pass 2 Dec 2024 161,857 miles

Both front tyres and o/s/r wearing on edges. 205/50/17

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight play in steering arm on rack n/s/f

Pass 18 Nov 2023 157,322 miles

Slight play in n/s/f steering arm.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 152,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 142,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi coupling broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 142,607 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi coupling broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 129,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 129,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 122,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 115,754 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 105,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 94,940 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect seat belt child seat fiited

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 82,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2014 74,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2013 56,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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A111 TCH is a 2010 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 77,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A111 TCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A111 TCH registered?

A111 TCH is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2010.

Is A111 TCH safe to buy?

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