2010 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · EK10 ECW
2010 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2010. Recorded mileage 90,023 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK10 ECW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 90,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EK10 ECW Mileage History
- 12/04/201319,373 mi
- 10/07/201426,352 mi+6,979 mi
- 03/09/2015355,555 mi+329,203 mi
- 18/02/201636,322 mi-319,233 mi
- 10/02/201745,256 mi+8,934 mi
- 10/02/201745,256 mi
- 09/02/201852,143 mi+6,887 mi
- 21/09/201855,579 mi+3,436 mi
- 18/09/201961,511 mi+5,932 mi
- 18/09/201961,511 mi
- 18/09/202066,543 mi+5,032 mi
- 16/09/202173,325 mi+6,782 mi
- 28/09/202278,054 mi+4,729 mi
- 30/09/202382,302 mi+4,248 mi
- 04/10/202382,420 mi+118 mi
- 12/10/202483,873 mi+1,453 mi
- 01/10/202589,851 mi+5,978 mi
- 20/02/202690,023 mi+172 mi
Average of roughly 5,494 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EK10 ECW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 118 (EK10 ECW) between April 2013 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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