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C26 ELT

2010 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,010 mi
Last recorded117,010 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 ELT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 117,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 103,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 92,551 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,459 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 65,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,408 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,748 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 49,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,379 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,282 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 38,282 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 29,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres waering low

both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2014 29,677 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres waering low

both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,730 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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C26 ELT is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C26 ELT, 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 C26 ELT registered?

C26 ELT is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 12 August 2010.

Is C26 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 ELT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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