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BD10 WJA

2010 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,437 mi
Last recorded158,437 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 WJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 158,437 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 153,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi has a slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 153,937 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi has a slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 150,749 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area, undertray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at connections to flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

bad whine from engine area poss water pump fault

Fail 13 Nov 2023 150,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area, undertray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at connections to flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

bad whine from engine area poss water pump fault

Pass 11 Nov 2022 146,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm but worn very outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn very outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,634 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,522 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 120,731 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,731 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 116,392 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,978 miles

front tyres outer edges wearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking around nearside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2014 104,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,568 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 97,568 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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BD10 WJA is a 2010 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

BD10 WJA is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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