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BV10 TXS

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,384 mi
Last recorded137,384 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 TXS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 137,384 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 133,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 127,324 miles

Nearside Front pad wire not connected

Offside Rear brake pad wire broke

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

h/b warning light on

Pass 1 Aug 2022 114,501 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake warning light on

proper inspection of under body not possible due too covers

Fail 22 Jul 2022 114,250 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative o/s and n/s (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake warning light on

proper inspection of under body not possible due too covers

Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,744 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

under trays prevent full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,927 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 86,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,868 miles

Engine cover / under trays fitted,

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inside and inside pad appears to be low, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush top arm, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inside and inside pad appears to be low, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,457 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,023 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on legal limit and wearing unevenly

both rear tyres on legal limit

emissions not registering on DSM.

n/s door mirror glass damaged

slight cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,438 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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BV10 TXS is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

BV10 TXS is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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