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AY10 XLS

2010 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 XLS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 94,725 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 86,340 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 79,614 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 79,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 71,727 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 71,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 65,512 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 65,512 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 58,355 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 58,355 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 55,570 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 55,561 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 50,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 46,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 39,162 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,352 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 33,327 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 27,348 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,608 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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AY10 XLS is a 2010 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AY10 XLS, 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

How do I check the history of AY10 XLS?

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What year was AY10 XLS registered?

AY10 XLS is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is AY10 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY10 XLS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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