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AJ10 LJN

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,374 mi
Last recorded187,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 187,374 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 182,407 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2024 175,108 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 167,808 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake application high on lever. Advise adjustment or repair

Fail 24 Jul 2023 167,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake application high on lever. Advise adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Jul 2022 150,630 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 150,630 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 131,703 miles

emissions 0.14

Fail 18 Jun 2021 131,703 miles

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

emissions 0.14

Pass 17 Jun 2020 116,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 110,063 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre wearing amost bold on inner and outer edges with no cords exposed

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,271 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 52,093 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 35,834 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)

Fail 15 May 2014 28,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 28,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,063 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 LJN 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 AJ10 LJN, 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 LJN is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 10 May 2010.

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