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AK10 YAY

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,968 mi
Last recorded120,968 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 120,968 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 120,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spherical bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,091 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 102,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

TPMS DISPLAYED.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 96,652 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 91,920 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 91,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,951 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 83,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,544 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 66,172 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 58,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 41,393 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 37,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YAY 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 70.6%.

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 AK10 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

AK10 YAY is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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