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AAZ 1212

2010 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,949 mi
Last recorded133,949 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 1212
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 133,949 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 133,946 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 128,824 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 114,888 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,955 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 107,953 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 101,966 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,139 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 81,090 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 81,090 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 81,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,905 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,033 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,027 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 39,428 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 39,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 26,988 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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AAZ 1212 is a 2010 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AAZ 1212, 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 AAZ 1212 registered?

AAZ 1212 is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is AAZ 1212 safe to buy?

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