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A22 SME

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,949 mi
Last recorded59,949 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 SME
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 59,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 56,213 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 56,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 52,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 47,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,149 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tread cracking on front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge balding, tread cracked and tyre flat (4.1.E.1)

all 4 brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 42,574 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tread cracking on front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge balding, tread cracked and tyre flat (4.1.E.1)

all 4 brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 33,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seatbelt stalk is damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seatbelt stalk is damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,300 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 21,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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A22 SME is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A22 SME, 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 A22 SME registered?

A22 SME is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 17 August 2010.

Is A22 SME safe to buy?

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