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123 DC

2010 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,528 mi
Last recorded74,528 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 DC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 74,528 miles

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 17 Jul 2025 68,960 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

front flexi exhaust slightly defective

Fail 16 Jul 2025 68,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tyre wear 225/45r17w runflats (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tyre wear nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

front flexi exhaust slightly defective

Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,777 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 24 Jun 2023 56,989 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,501 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 18 Jun 2022 51,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 19 Jun 2021 43,750 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,380 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal limit, approx. on 2mm

Pass 16 May 2019 32,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,928 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 18 May 2017 28,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 26,679 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 23,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 19,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 15,920 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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123 DC is a 2010 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 123 DC, 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 123 DC registered?

123 DC is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is 123 DC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 123 DC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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