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BT59 MVC

2010 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 MVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 86,545 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,845 miles

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 30 Aug 2022 77,664 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 75,107 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,533 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,345 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 68,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,457 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 63,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,416 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,344 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,727 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,677 miles

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

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust rattling

front tyres worn on edges and heavily perished

Fail 11 Apr 2013 36,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust rattling

front tyres worn on edges and heavily perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT59 MVC is a 2010 BMW 118 in White 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 BT59 MVC, 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 BT59 MVC registered?

BT59 MVC is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 16 February 2010.

Is BT59 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 MVC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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