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BV10 FSC

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,002 mi
Last recorded105,002 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,343 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 95,341 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached inner (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached outer (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 83,779 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads getting low inner

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 13 Apr 2019 83,514 miles

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

o/s/r number plate inop

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,600 miles

emissions not detected too low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,964 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 67,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 58,149 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,487 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,208 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 FSC is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV10 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

BV10 FSC is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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