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A17 XSN

2010 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,186 mi
Last recorded111,186 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XSN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 111,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 107,157 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 107,157 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,860 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 95,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 87,933 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper track control arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,401 miles

slight wear/play on the o/s rear upper suspension inner bush

slight weep from both rear shockers

Pass 11 Jul 2020 83,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,060 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,647 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,640 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 XSN is a 2010 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 XSN registered?

A17 XSN is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2010.

Is A17 XSN safe to buy?

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