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BD59 BVV

2010 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,360 mi
Last recorded116,360 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 116,360 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 106,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,719 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 87,725 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper arm front arm inner bush slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

imbalance rear brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,383 miles

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

crack in screen

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,572 miles

Nearside Rear upper hub bush slight play

crack in screen

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2016 48,200 miles

Nearside Front PAD SENSOR ADIFT

Fail 27 Feb 2016 48,200 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front PAD SENSOR ADIFT

Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f pad sensor adift

Pass 1 Mar 2014 35,135 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 35,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,849 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,205 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 BVV is a 2010 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

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

Is BD59 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 BVV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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