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BV10 TZE

2010 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,542 mi
Last recorded160,542 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11877,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 160,542 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 on rear sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 6 Mar 2024 155,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 on rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 155,001 miles

Emissions unable to be completed because of exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 on rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 149,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 on rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

pad warning light on but pads are all good

Fail 28 Feb 2023 149,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 on rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

pad warning light on but pads are all good

Pass 1 Mar 2022 146,341 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2021 143,536 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 138,616 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 138,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 128,010 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 127,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,190 miles

Rear Propshaft rubber mounting torn

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,292 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front roadwheel damage

Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,685 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,805 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

buckle n/s/r roadwheel

o/s/r tyre 2mm

slight buckle n/s/f roadwheel

Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,077 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 TZE is a 2010 BMW 118 in Black 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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2010 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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