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BD10 VKU

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,993 mi
Last recorded169,993 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 VKU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 169,993 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both LED? (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front reg plate damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

possible exhaust leak turbo area

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 166,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

exhaust leak turbo area

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre close to limit on inside

nearside reg plate light dim

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear tyre worn

oil leak

parking brake performance low

rear discs are pitted and worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 157,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 157,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 150,139 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

oil level low

Fail 14 Sep 2022 150,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 15 Sep 2021 141,515 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 139,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 139,784 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,290 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 128,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexible joint is worn

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 118,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi pipe to middle section (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 100,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,342 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,660 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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BD10 VKU is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD10 VKU, 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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BD10 VKU is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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