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AK10 MZO

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,152 mi
Last recorded142,152 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 MZO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 142,152 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2024 137,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 15 Jun 2023 134,228 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 134,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 131,287 miles

Exhaust flexi weak

Fail 24 Jun 2022 131,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi weak

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Curbing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,838 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 113,773 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 107,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 100,113 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,583 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged X2 (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged X2 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,837 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,313 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 34,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AK10 MZO is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK10 MZO, 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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AK10 MZO is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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