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BD10 UAY

2010 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,689 mi
Last recorded179,689 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 UAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 179,689 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 23 Jan 2025 176,942 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 166,646 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 164,046 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 160,024 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 154,179 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSR service brake heavy fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR upper suspension arm outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VIN plate degraded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 154,114 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSR service brake heavy fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR upper suspension arm outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VIN plate degraded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 147,085 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential input seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jet output weak

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSF low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Squeal from parking brake on application, advise investigation

Fail 21 Nov 2020 147,076 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential input seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jet output weak

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSF low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 2mm depth, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Squeal from parking brake on application, advise investigation

Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,236 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,901 miles

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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BD10 UAY 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 81.3%.

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 BD10 UAY, 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 BD10 UAY registered?

BD10 UAY is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2010.

Is BD10 UAY safe to buy?

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