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2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,137 mi
Last recorded56,137 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 XAD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,137 miles

surface corrosion rear subframes,mountings

Fail 31 Mar 2025 56,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion rear subframes,mountings

Pass 3 Apr 2024 53,921 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,mounts,inner rear sills,suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,305 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,mountings,inner rear sills

Pass 8 Apr 2022 51,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 51,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 49,343 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 49,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,530 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 36,258 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 36,258 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 26,364 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,845 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,535 miles

All tyres thread cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres cracked quit badly inbetween treads.

Rear tyres cracked lightly in between treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 9,391 miles

All four tyres perished in treads

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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AU10 XAD is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU10 XAD, 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 AU10 XAD registered?

AU10 XAD is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 30 August 2010.

Is AU10 XAD safe to buy?

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