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A21 OME

2010 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,935 mi
Last recorded104,935 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 OME
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 104,935 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 101,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 97,182 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 97,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 93,586 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 93,586 miles

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 89,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 83,386 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 78,519 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 78,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,868 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 61,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,552 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,838 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 29,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,059 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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A21 OME is a 2010 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A21 OME, 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 A21 OME registered?

A21 OME is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is A21 OME safe to buy?

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