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CA10 EKL

2010 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,413 mi
Last recorded70,413 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 EKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 62,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 59,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 54,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,774 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 47,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 30,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,849 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 17,828 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 17,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 16,509 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 14,724 miles

Both sides rear tyres ageing, also bold on the inside edges

Fail 15 Apr 2017 14,724 miles

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

Both sides rear tyres ageing, also bold on the inside edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 12,234 miles

osf tyre bald on outter edge

Fail 17 May 2014 8,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 8,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 6,291 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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CA10 EKL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 CA10 EKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA10 EKL registered?

CA10 EKL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2010.

Is CA10 EKL safe to buy?

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