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AV10 ACO

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,410 mi
Last recorded119,410 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 ACO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 119,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 114,368 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 114,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 111,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 111,387 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to excessive bind

Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,201 miles

both sides rear rigid brake pipes reacting under coating

Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,486 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

both sides rear rigid brake pipes reacting under protective coating

wear both sides rear upper suspension arm inner bushes

Fail 10 Jan 2022 102,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

both sides rear rigid brake pipes reacting under protective coating

wear both sides rear upper suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both sides rear brake pipes reacting under protective coating

play both sides rear upper suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,555 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 96,551 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,153 miles

undertrays fitted can not check all components fully

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF downpipe flexi broken. (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,530 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 74,530 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nsf osf (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,215 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,583 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,258 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 31,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV10 ACO is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV10 ACO, 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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AV10 ACO is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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