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BAL 21T

2010 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,459 mi
Last recorded83,459 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAL 21T
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 80,863 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 73,467 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 72,113 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,107 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 60,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,807 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 1 Jun 2018 42,899 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 42,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 38,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 7 Nov 2017 38,220 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 29,601 miles

under engine and body covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,642 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 26,642 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,556 miles

Engine bay and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 26,556 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine bay and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 21,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,206 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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BAL 21T is a 2010 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAL 21T, 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 BAL 21T registered?

BAL 21T is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is BAL 21T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAL 21T shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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