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C24 KDL

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,361 mi
Last recorded137,361 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 KDL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 137,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 137,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 126,138 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 126,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,429 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,614 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 106,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,362 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,866 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,866 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear and abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,089 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 71,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake wear wire (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,993 miles

Advise Offside rear brake pad sender wire disconnected

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,486 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 26,174 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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C24 KDL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C24 KDL, 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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C24 KDL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2010.

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