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AV60 VDO

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,487 mi
Last recorded211,487 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 VDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 211,487 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 205,167 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 205,167 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 201,395 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 201,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 194,702 miles

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 194,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,106 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,063 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,837 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,022 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 102,126 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 102,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 78,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,536 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,435 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,204 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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AV60 VDO is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV60 VDO, 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 AV60 VDO registered?

AV60 VDO is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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