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BV10 LYO

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,050 mi
Last recorded141,050 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 LYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 141,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 128,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 101,050 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,019 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 71,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 69,833 miles

slight play detected at nsr wheel

Fail 23 Feb 2019 69,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight play detected at nsr wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,803 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,222 miles

both front tyres worn bald on shoulders and are perished

both rear tyres are worn bald on inside shoulders-are now just above ply-advise replaced ASAP

Fail 20 Feb 2017 60,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn bald on shoulders and are perished

both rear tyres are worn bald on inside shoulders-are now just above ply-advise replaced ASAP

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,628 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads splitting

brake pad warning lamp on

small split in nsr tyre tread

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 40,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LYO is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV10 LYO, 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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BV10 LYO is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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