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BV10 FTC

2010 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,863 mi
Last recorded165,863 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 FTC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 165,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 154,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 145,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,195 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 138,701 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

UNDER TRAY FIT OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,202 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,948 miles

Offside Rear tyre has few small cut but not yet to cord

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 129,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy snapped (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre has few small cut but not yet to cord

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 129,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre has few cuts but not to cord yet

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,404 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside front tyre worn faster on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

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

Rear tyres are getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2014 97,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,957 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,522 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FTC is a 2010 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTC, 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 FTC is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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