2010 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · EX10 TSV
2010 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 178,344 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EX10 TSV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 178,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX10 TSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 118 (EX10 TSV) between March 2013 and August 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
EX10 TSV Mileage History
- 08/03/201363,965 mi
- 11/04/201474,528 mi+10,563 mi
- 01/05/201579,274 mi+4,746 mi
- 06/05/201685,200 mi+5,926 mi
- 06/05/201685,200 mi
- 25/05/201792,075 mi+6,875 mi
- 25/05/2018105,831 mi+13,756 mi
- 09/08/2019111,324 mi+5,493 mi
- 18/08/2020193,457 km
- 14/08/2021134,329 mi
- 24/08/2022150,607 mi+16,278 mi
- 19/08/2023164,288 mi+13,681 mi
- 24/08/2024170,133 mi+5,845 mi
- 26/08/2025178,344 mi+8,211 mi
Average of roughly 9,173 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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