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BA53 BOO

2010 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,600 mi
Last recorded171,600 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 BOO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 171,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 157,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 157,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 140,477 miles

Nearside Rear CV slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 140,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear CV slight leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 131,325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,275 miles

Front Bumper slightly damaged and towing eye cover missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S front. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S 3mm, O/S 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 Leds not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,513 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front part of undertray missing

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 75,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 12 May 2018 63,102 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 63,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 53,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,733 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

under tray is damaged

warning light displayed on dash indicating braking system needs attention

Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,271 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,305 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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BA53 BOO is a 2010 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BA53 BOO, 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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BA53 BOO is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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