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AJ10 LJE

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,906 mi
Last recorded143,906 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 LJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 143,906 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All inc pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 139,664 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 139,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 18 May 2024 139,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose and on bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 129,827 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Apr 2023 129,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2022 126,037 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 126,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 121,904 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 121,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2020 119,167 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,090 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,318 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 107,318 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,285 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front alloy wheel & tyre outer side wall damage (kerbed)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 95,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pad linning approx. 85% worn low.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside front alloy wheel & tyre outer side wall damage (kerbed)

rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,951 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,214 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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AJ10 LJE is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black 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 AJ10 LJE, 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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AJ10 LJE is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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