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BD59 DYG

2010 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,373 mi
Last recorded61,373 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 DYG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,373 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD HOWEVER BRAKE PADS FRONT AND BACK WAY ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT.

HANDBRAKE LEVER AT THE BEGINNING OF TRAVEL, REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 61,373 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD HOWEVER BRAKE PADS FRONT AND BACK WAY ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

HANDBRAKE LEVER AT THE BEGINNING OF TRAVEL, REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 52,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 44,756 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,515 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 35,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 28,223 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 21,875 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 21,867 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,468 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,861 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 18,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,864 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 11,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 8,328 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 DYG is a 2010 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BD59 DYG, 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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What year was BD59 DYG registered?

BD59 DYG is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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