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BU60 ZYL

2010 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,876 mi
Last recorded73,876 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 ZYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 73,876 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 71,333 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,930 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to sensor wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 59,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to sensor wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,701 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,874 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,976 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,492 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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BU60 ZYL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU60 ZYL, 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 BU60 ZYL registered?

BU60 ZYL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is BU60 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU60 ZYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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