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8142 WU

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,454 mi
Last recorded123,454 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8142 WU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 123,454 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 115,310 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))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 115,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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 10 Feb 2024 108,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 101,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,478 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 94,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,322 miles

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

breather pipe at engine damaged/broken

Fail 15 Feb 2021 87,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

breather pipe at engine damaged/broken

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,761 miles

breather pipe at engine damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2019 70,599 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,405 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,008 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 34,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,178 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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8142 WU is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 8142 WU, 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 8142 WU registered?

8142 WU is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2010.

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