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AY10 ZXX

2010 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,026 mi
Last recorded129,026 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 129,026 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 124,676 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 122,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 119,175 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 119,175 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 115,964 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 111,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 105,542 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 105,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,339 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 88,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,696 miles

Item removed for view of road

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,535 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 ZXX is a 2010 BMW 118 in Silver 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 AY10 ZXX, 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 AY10 ZXX registered?

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

Is AY10 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY10 ZXX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY10 ZXX have outstanding finance?

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