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AV59 ZZT

2010 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,378 mi
Last recorded148,378 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ZZT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 148,378 miles

Nearside bonnet slightly damaged but still operates as it should

Pass 15 Mar 2024 143,780 miles

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

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

steering track needs checking

Fail 14 Mar 2024 143,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering track needs checking

Pass 9 Mar 2023 134,858 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 134,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,524 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 126,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning light illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 118,322 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 83,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,533 miles

Brake Warning Light On

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,165 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,406 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 28,295 miles

Nearside 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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AV59 ZZT is a 2010 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV59 ZZT, 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 AV59 ZZT registered?

AV59 ZZT is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 9 January 2010.

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