2010 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · AV10 AAJ
2010 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 135,895 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AV10 AAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 135,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AV10 AAJ Mileage History
- 13/12/2023124,614 mi
- 16/12/2024130,147 mi+5,533 mi
- 16/12/2024130,147 mi
- 15/12/2025135,895 mi+5,748 mi
- 15/12/2025135,895 mi
Average of roughly 5,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV10 AAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 118 (AV10 AAJ) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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