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BN10 FNV

2010 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,798 mi
Last recorded84,798 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 FNV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 84,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy flex blowing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring poor fitment

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

Pad light on dash

Fail 15 Sep 2023 84,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy flex blowing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring poor fitment

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

Pad light on dash

Fail 8 Sep 2023 84,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,436 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,444 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 72,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,072 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,381 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,418 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 52,537 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,341 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,166 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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BN10 FNV is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN10 FNV, 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 BN10 FNV registered?

BN10 FNV is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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