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A4 GXN

2010 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,204 mi
Last recorded68,204 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GXN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,204 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2024 68,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 67,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 67,030 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,317 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 64,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 63,412 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 63,412 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 58,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 5 Dec 2019 58,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,105 miles

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,206 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)

under trays fitted,unable to carry out full insection

Fail 14 Dec 2017 45,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

under trays fitted,unable to carry out full insection

Pass 10 Dec 2016 38,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,994 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,726 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,638 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)

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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A4 GXN is a 2010 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A4 GXN, 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 A4 GXN registered?

A4 GXN is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2010.

Is A4 GXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 GXN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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