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B2 RKA

2010 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,287 mi
Last recorded81,287 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 RKA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 71,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 58,559 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 50,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,030 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,988 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 29 Jul 2019 29,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 26,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,325 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,276 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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B2 RKA is a 2010 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B2 RKA, 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 B2 RKA registered?

B2 RKA is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2010.

Is B2 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 RKA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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