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B1 PFA

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,299 mi
Last recorded98,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 PFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 98,299 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 88,068 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 88,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 74,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 71,934 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 66,460 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 66,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2021 63,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 60,597 miles

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 May 2019 57,902 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

front flexi-pipe on exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2018 53,820 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2017 48,167 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rear discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 39,770 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,263 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2013 10,430 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 10,405 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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B1 PFA is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B1 PFA, 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

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What year was B1 PFA registered?

B1 PFA is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is B1 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 PFA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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