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AO10 YHU

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,752 mi
Last recorded116,752 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 YHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 116,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,083 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 AND HAVE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 107,083 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 AND HAVE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 91,055 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,208 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,961 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,958 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,560 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 50,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YHU is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO10 YHU, 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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What year was AO10 YHU registered?

AO10 YHU is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is AO10 YHU safe to buy?

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