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A17 DCF

2010 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,600 mi
Last recorded59,600 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DCF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 59,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 56,211 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus small splits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus small splits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 48,827 miles

Front Washers Weak

Pass 6 Sep 2021 45,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 33,351 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,626 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,717 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,576 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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A17 DCF is a 2010 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A17 DCF, 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 A17 DCF registered?

A17 DCF is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2010.

Is A17 DCF safe to buy?

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