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ALZ 8651

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,058 mi
Last recorded126,058 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 8651
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 126,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe split & blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 126,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre propshaft bearing bonding split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe split & blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear propshaft drive coupling perished & cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage loose drivers seat base bolt loose @ inner front mount (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 118,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads slightly low 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 111,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/centre exhaust pipe cracked/split (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth low, 2mm, advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 111,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/centre exhaust pipe cracked/split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth low, 2mm, advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 105,073 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe split and vlowing slightly on lower seam (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 96,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle brake pipe to offside rear corroded @ nearside brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads slightly low, approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe split and vlowing slightly on lower seam (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON MINIMUM 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT AND BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 90,120 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre tread depth low, approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance just above minimum legal requirement

Pass 30 Mar 2020 85,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre low 4 mm

Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre low 4 mm

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,398 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,272 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,331 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,540 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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ALZ 8651 is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 74,673 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALZ 8651, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ALZ 8651 is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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