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BD59 BVB

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,510 mi
Last recorded103,510 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BVB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 103,510 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 99,747 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 99,747 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,870 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,922 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,647 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 76,422 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,511 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 68,461 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side inadequate performance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,369 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,618 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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BD59 BVB is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black 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 BD59 BVB, 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 BD59 BVB registered?

BD59 BVB is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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