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BV10 EPD

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,048 mi
Last recorded132,048 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 EPD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 132,048 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 132,048 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 126,453 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 122,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not lighting up number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not lighting up number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,507 miles

rear boot control defective the boot however opens from the key fob

Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,744 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,803 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,708 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,279 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,253 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,429 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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BV10 EPD is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV10 EPD, 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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BV10 EPD is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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