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AK10 VEH

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,846 mi
Last recorded169,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 169,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 167,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 166,271 miles

all tyre treads wearing on edges

condensation in o/s head-light

high level brake light n/w

plastic trims over outer sills and under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 160,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 152,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 146,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 144,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 141,546 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,699 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,562 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two

Fail 13 Mar 2018 119,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two

Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,871 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,964 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,666 miles

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 VEH 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 88.2%.

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 VEH, 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 AK10 VEH registered?

AK10 VEH is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 6 April 2010.

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