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CP59 ACU

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,077 mi
Last recorded177,077 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 ACU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 177,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 167,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 158,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear park brake effort low 18%

Fail 4 Mar 2020 158,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear park brake effort low 18%

Pass 26 Feb 2019 140,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Rear park brake effort low 19%

Fail 26 Feb 2019 140,435 miles

Exhaust system insecure retightened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Rear park brake effort low 19%

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached reclipped (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 126,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 126,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,349 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorating

Front registration plate is lifting on the ends

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Fail 25 Feb 2017 109,349 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorating

Front registration plate is lifting on the ends

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,976 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,816 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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CP59 ACU is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CP59 ACU, 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 CP59 ACU registered?

CP59 ACU is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is CP59 ACU safe to buy?

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