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AP54 RAM

2010 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,999 mi
Last recorded167,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 RAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 167,999 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 167,999 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 161,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 159,218 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 159,156 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 155,183 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 155,183 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,080 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 141,689 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover fitted

Offside front tyre worn seriously on outer edge 225/45/17 run flat

Under trays fitted

Under trays wet with oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2018 141,689 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover fitted

Offside front tyre worn seriously on outer edge 225/45/17 run flat

Under trays fitted

Under trays wet with oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,595 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,797 miles

all tyre treads worn and near limit

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 108,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre treads worn and near limit

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 106,850 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,390 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,230 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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AP54 RAM is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP54 RAM, 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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AP54 RAM is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is AP54 RAM safe to buy?

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