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AVZ 5057

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,361 mi
Last recorded140,361 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVZ 5057
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 140,361 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 140,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit across treads - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 127,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly ?? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly ?? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit across treads - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 121,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,126 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 98,722 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 88,246 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,364 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 69,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,708 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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AVZ 5057 is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AVZ 5057, 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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AVZ 5057 is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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