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AO10 SHV

2010 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,416 mi
Last recorded80,416 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 SHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 80,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,192 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 75,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,975 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 69,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 54,712 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,503 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,066 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 48,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,126 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,054 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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AO10 SHV is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO10 SHV, 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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AO10 SHV is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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