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BM04 ZAC

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,147 mi
Last recorded118,147 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZAC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 118,147 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 118,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 110,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 102,650 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 102,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,419 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,437 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 91,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,174 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 86,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 71,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,048 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,948 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 55,948 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,962 miles

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

bulb integrity sensor records a fault

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,452 miles

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

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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BM04 ZAC 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 BM04 ZAC, 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 BM04 ZAC registered?

BM04 ZAC is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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