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AK60 BWW

2010 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,751 mi
Last recorded144,751 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 BWW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 144,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

areas of chassis showing corrosion

handbrake efficiency low

rear diff unit leaking

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 12 Oct 2024 131,777 miles

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both front tyres just starting to get low on edges

n/s/r tyre average 3mm however lower on edges 205/55/16v

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear diff unit showing signs of leakage

rear subframe showing corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,269 miles

both rear tyres starting to show slight inner edge wear

rear diff unit showing signs of oil leakage

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,566 miles

n/s/f shocker leaking close to limit

rear axle unit oil leak noted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,308 miles

front discs showing wear

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,632 miles

Front Both tyres Are Perish

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 4 Oct 2017 37,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Both tyres Are Perish

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2016 15,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,085 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 10,751 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 8,205 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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AK60 BWW is a 2010 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AK60 BWW, 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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AK60 BWW is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 11 October 2010.

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