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BK59 ZVW

2010 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,703 mi
Last recorded93,703 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 ZVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

both rear tyre valves starting to crack

front and rear discs lipped and deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,038 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,203 miles

Front pads over half worn

Front screen has stone chips in it

Front towing eye cover missing

Nearside Rear discs lipped

Offside Rear discs scored

bonnet pull handle missing

front discs getting lipped

noise on engine, requires further investigation

oil level over full mark

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

wipers poor

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front pads over half worn

Front screen has stone chips in it

Front towing eye cover missing

Nearside Rear discs lipped

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear discs scored

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet pull handle missing

front discs getting lipped

noise on engine, requires further investigation

oil level over full mark

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

wipers poor

Fail 18 Jan 2014 51,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 51,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 33,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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BK59 ZVW is a 2010 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK59 ZVW, 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 BK59 ZVW registered?

BK59 ZVW is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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