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AO10 XWM

2010 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,722 mi
Last recorded112,722 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 XWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 112,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 104,942 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR BADLY ON THE INNER SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 92,763 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 92,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 87,567 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 84,937 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 84,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 78,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 71,120 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 71,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 64,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

cracking in rear tyres

n/s/f tyre edged/worn

rear screen washers not working

slight cracking in front tyres

Pass 5 May 2016 59,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,824 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 48,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,418 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 XWM is a 2010 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO10 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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