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AK10 VDX

2010 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,881 mi
Last recorded86,881 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 VDX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 86,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,381 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Below 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,965 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 80,965 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,946 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,235 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 62,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 58,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,641 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,020 miles

All four tyres aged/cracked on treads but no ply/cord exposed.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2015 41,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,956 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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AK10 VDX is a 2010 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK10 VDX registered?

AK10 VDX is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is AK10 VDX safe to buy?

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