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A2 YBD

2010 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,532 mi
Last recorded108,532 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YBD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 108,532 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 108,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,811 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 97,798 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 87,863 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 78,723 miles

Oil leak a5 rear diff

Fail 5 May 2023 78,608 miles

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

Oil leak a5 rear diff

Pass 5 May 2022 68,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 59,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 43,703 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,098 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,247 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,090 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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A2 YBD is a 2010 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 A2 YBD, 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 A2 YBD registered?

A2 YBD is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 26 February 2010.

Is A2 YBD safe to buy?

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