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AB54 EBS

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,062 mi
Last recorded87,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 EBS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 87,062 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1818 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 79,372 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 77,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 77,692 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 76,259 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 75,154 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 75,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 73,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2020 72,268 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 May 2019 70,687 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also edges worn (1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,606 miles

offside front tyre perishing and worn on outer edge (1955516

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2018 68,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front tyre perishing and worn on outer edge (1955516

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 65,508 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low outer tread

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 57,493 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 49,266 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 49,266 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AB54 EBS is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black 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 AB54 EBS, 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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AB54 EBS is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 10 August 2010.

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The MOT history for AB54 EBS 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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