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AMZ 2511

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,290 mi
Last recorded173,290 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 2511
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 173,290 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 157,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 142,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 142,989 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 127,674 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 114,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, also tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 97,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm, also is stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front bump stops deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,256 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

both front bump stops deteriorated and breaking up

Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,576 miles

Nearside Front bump stop slightly deteriorated

Offside Front bump stop deteiorated

Offside Front tyre smooth on very edges, stepped on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm and is also slightly stress cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre valve stem stress cracked

exhaust pipe cracked, between centre and rear silencers next anti vibration damper

Pass 3 Dec 2016 79,348 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2016 79,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,455 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 76,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2015 64,165 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,181 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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AMZ 2511 is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AMZ 2511, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AMZ 2511 registered?

AMZ 2511 is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is AMZ 2511 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMZ 2511 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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