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AJ10 LJU

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,431 mi
Last recorded146,431 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 146,431 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 133,205 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 129,712 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 118,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 108,507 miles

Center Stop Lamp Damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 108,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Center Stop Lamp Damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,995 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 95,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 88,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 75,855 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,877 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 64,815 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre's wearing badly on outer edge's ADVISE tracking check

Pass 8 Apr 2017 53,535 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 39,028 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 39,028 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Pass 7 May 2013 26,360 miles

Nearside Front 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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AJ10 LJU is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJU, 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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What year was AJ10 LJU registered?

AJ10 LJU is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 10 May 2010.

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