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BJ10 NCC

2010 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,197 mi
Last recorded181,197 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 NCC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 181,197 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 181,197 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 159,537 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged and insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 159,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged and insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 145,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged / insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

engine oil level low

Fail 2 Dec 2023 145,344 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged / insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 127,852 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Dec 2022 127,852 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Dec 2021 119,605 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,486 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 97,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,813 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

rear tyres wearing and have a nail in tread area

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,030 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 66,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 60,372 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,617 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 48,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 48,300 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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BJ10 NCC is a 2010 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BJ10 NCC, 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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BJ10 NCC is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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