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AP59 HRF

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,354 mi
Last recorded117,354 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 HRF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 117,354 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 117,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb wrong fitting (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 big nails ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 105,595 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 105,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 99,592 miles

Exhaust flex pipe behind DPF cracked damaged

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,760 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 91,752 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror insecure on screen (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,252 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,828 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2020 80,021 miles

Centre exhaust flexi pipe broken but still supporting.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,008 miles

Offside front tyre on 3mm.

Offside rear tyre on 3mm on outer edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,708 miles

Chips on screen

Front Different tyre fitted to same axle

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre depth at 2mm

Under tray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 72,672 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chips on screen

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre depth at 2mm

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 64,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 61,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AP59 HRF is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP59 HRF, 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 AP59 HRF registered?

AP59 HRF is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 23 February 2010.

Is AP59 HRF safe to buy?

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