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BA52 COP

2010 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 COP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 78,768 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,391 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,362 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 67,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 62,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,858 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 59,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 56,296 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,094 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,082 miles

Offside Front tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,054 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 38,054 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 30,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,993 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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front number plate loose

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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BA52 COP 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 88.2%.

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 BA52 COP, 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 BA52 COP registered?

BA52 COP is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2010.

Is BA52 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA52 COP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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