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BK10 JMU

2010 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,679 mi
Last recorded166,679 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 166,679 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 164,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 162,471 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 154,321 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 144,900 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,443 miles

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

Front brakes have slight judder detected during brake test

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear wheel rim repair welded

Rear crash bar corroded and damaged

Rear n/s and o/s parking brake only just met requirements. service required?

exhaust flexi pipe loose internally but not leaking any gases

screen washer tank/pipe leaking?

Fail 28 Oct 2019 123,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear crash bar corroded and damaged

exhaust flexi pipe loose internally but not leaking any gases

screen washer tank/pipe leaking?

Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,555 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 111,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,336 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cords on inside (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,472 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 71,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,296 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 39,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,894 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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BK10 JMU is a 2010 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK10 JMU registered?

BK10 JMU is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is BK10 JMU safe to buy?

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