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BV10 FTN

2010 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,549 mi
Last recorded94,549 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 94,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,405 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 82,405 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 73,475 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 73,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower under tray fitted

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,400 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 60,340 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,677 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front both and rear offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 43,723 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,444 miles

front brake pads half worn

rear brake pads over half worn

slight wear and rusting front and rear brake disc's

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,217 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,282 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 37,282 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,802 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,877 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 FTN is a 2010 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

BV10 FTN is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2010.

Is BV10 FTN safe to buy?

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