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BK10 ETF

2010 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,034 mi
Last recorded157,034 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 ETF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 157,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise change now sat on markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strip check look on limits strong advise change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody ok but dry going rusty req clean wax oil grease all sup springs sup rubbers brake pipes brake hoses preventive maintanace does work

Fail 14 Jan 2022 196,998 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort discs drum strip service rear brakes (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise change now sat on markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strip check look on limits strong advise change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody ok but dry going rusty req clean wax oil grease all sup springs sup rubbers brake pipes brake hoses preventive maintanace does work

Pass 22 Jan 2021 147,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides up to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 147,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides up to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 139,189 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexs (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 139,189 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexs (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 131,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,380 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres uneven wear check in near future (4.1.E.1)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all good but req clean re pressure check wax oil grease through out to protect

Pass 7 Jan 2017 117,676 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 110,488 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,043 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,166 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 79,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 57,724 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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BK10 ETF is a 2010 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BK10 ETF, 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 BK10 ETF registered?

BK10 ETF is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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