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BV10 FPU

2010 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,002 mi
Last recorded109,002 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 FPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 109,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 105,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,988 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,211 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 94,200 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,761 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 76,028 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,952 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 13,773 miles

front tyres starting to wear on 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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BV10 FPU is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BV10 FPU, 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 BV10 FPU registered?

BV10 FPU is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is BV10 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 FPU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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