BMW 118d M Sport (2010)
2010 BMW 118d M Sport
CarHunch analysed 143 real MOT records for the 2010 BMW 118d M Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 BMW 118D M Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 40.4%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for any prospective buyer. Dangerous defects are rare at 0.7%, so the poor results reflect wear-and-tear issues rather than safety nightmares.
With median mileage sitting at 101,842 miles for a 14-year-old car, these diesels are running fairly hard, and they're showing it through an average of 0.51 failures per test. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection done by a BMW specialist—the pass rate suggests you're more likely than not to face repairs in the first year of ownership.
What to check before buying a 2010 BMW 118d M Sport
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 142 | 40.2% | 0.5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 75% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 BMW 118d M Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 BMW 118d M Sport vehicles fall between 85,688 and 114,559 miles.
2010 BMW 118d M Sport — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 48 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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