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BV60 FHC

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,063 mi
Last recorded152,063 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 FHC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 152,063 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 152,063 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 139,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear & age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear & age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 139,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear & age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear & age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 131,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 114,760 miles

Engine undertray slightly damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 114,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine undertray slightly damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 99,182 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 99,173 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 88,185 miles

Offside Front tyre distorted on inner shoulder

Fail 30 Apr 2018 87,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre distorted on inner shoulder

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,017 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,883 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,212 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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BV60 FHC is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV60 FHC, 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 BV60 FHC registered?

BV60 FHC is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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