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AP10 BMZ

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,897 mi
Last recorded99,897 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 BMZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 99,897 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 86,332 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 86,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 81,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 75,058 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 75,057 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 68,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 63,814 miles

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

advise limited inspection plastic covers areas

advise tyre inflation warning

Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2019 57,508 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected retainer missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,608 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 51,604 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,855 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 39,369 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2015 33,729 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2014 27,851 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 21,934 miles

Both front tyres edges worn and are close to legal limits

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AP10 BMZ is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP10 BMZ, 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 AP10 BMZ registered?

AP10 BMZ is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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