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BD59 ZJN

2010 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,611 mi
Last recorded121,611 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 ZJN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 121,611 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 114,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 106,914 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,795 miles

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

General under body corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover weep onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 99,793 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Cylinder misfire detected (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

General under body corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover weep onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reconnected pipes under bonnet. (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine rocker cover gasket weeping onto exhaust pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 99,743 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine rocker cover gasket weeping onto exhaust pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 98,183 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 98,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 90,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 83,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,682 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,777 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,869 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 28,965 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,960 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 ZJN is a 2010 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZJN, 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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BD59 ZJN is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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