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BV10 FRX

2010 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,615 mi
Last recorded152,615 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 FRX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 152,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 146,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 146,181 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 136,463 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,230 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 95,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,748 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,421 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 FRX is a 2010 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FRX, 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 BV10 FRX registered?

BV10 FRX is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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