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BN10 KYU

2010 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,124 mi
Last recorded136,124 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 KYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 136,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 131,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,097 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,560 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Jan 2021 84,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,412 miles

Engine covers, Under trays and plastic sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle.

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

Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended. n/s conventional, o/s run flat

Fail 23 Jan 2020 79,411 miles

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

Engine covers, Under trays and plastic sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle.

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

Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended. n/s conventional, o/s run flat

TPS light on.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,881 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2019 69,876 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,923 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge and tread low

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and tread low

Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,973 miles

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Some service wear to front brake discs

Some uneven wear to front tyres (under inflated)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,162 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,785 miles

OSF tyre worn on both edges

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 KYU is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN10 KYU registered?

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

Is BN10 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN10 KYU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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