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BV10 OVF

2010 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,841 mi
Last recorded125,841 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 OVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,841 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 125,720 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 125,720 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,262 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 107,240 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,013 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,300 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,640 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 72,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,298 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,448 miles

Front washers performance poor, though still provides fluid to clear screen

NSF tyre cut in outer sidewall, deep enough to reach cords but not in excess of requirments

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

OSF tyre cut in tread, deep enough to reach cords but not in excess of requirments

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

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 OVF is a 2010 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV10 OVF registered?

BV10 OVF is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2010.

Is BV10 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 OVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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