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BD59 ZKN

2010 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,649 mi
Last recorded151,649 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 ZKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 151,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 149,665 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 148,063 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 148,063 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 135,408 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,618 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 133,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 131,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 124,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 124,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 114,200 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,274 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Dec 2017 103,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre edges worn

offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 27 Dec 2016 90,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,100 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to see testable items

Pass 31 Dec 2014 65,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2013 52,612 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,637 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 ZKN is a 2010 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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