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A12 DRT

2010 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,253 mi
Last recorded92,253 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DRT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 92,253 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 92,173 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 91,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,917 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,740 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,281 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,247 miles

all tyres cracking very slightly in treads

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,729 miles

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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A12 DRT is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A12 DRT, 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 A12 DRT registered?

A12 DRT is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is A12 DRT safe to buy?

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