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B5 KKA

2010 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,372 mi
Last recorded116,372 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 KKA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 116,372 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 111,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to balding on outer edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on outer edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm n/s and o/s advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,909 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements it would appear to need adjusting

Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge BADLY WORN (4.1.E.1)

Unable to test some testable components within engine bay and to the underside due to fitted covers

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 56,345 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,394 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 43,393 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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,916 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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B5 KKA is a 2010 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B5 KKA, 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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B5 KKA is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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