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CE10 TXP

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,156 mi
Last recorded85,156 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE10 TXP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,156 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 85,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 84,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Rubbing anti roll bar link. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 176,139 miles

245 35 18 nearside rear tyre close to limit 2mm

parking brake performance low

rear floor/subframe mounting point corroded

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 161,453 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

rear floor/subframe mountains points corroded

rear subframe/suspension corroded

slight judder in front and rear brakes

Fail 3 Mar 2023 161,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

rear floor/subframe mountains points corroded

rear subframe/suspension corroded

slight judder in front and rear brakes

Pass 23 Feb 2022 148,550 miles

Rear subframe corroded.

Slight oil weep around air intake.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bushes deteriorated but no play.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 133,636 miles

nearside front shock damp

nearside rear tyre close to limit 245 35 18

rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 133,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front shock damp

nearside rear tyre close to limit 245 35 18

offside front tyre close to limit on outside edge

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 122,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear NSR Tyre On 3mm (245/35/18 92y)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,699 miles

offside front tyre worn on outside

offside rear tyre worn

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,772 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,037 miles

Both rear tyres are worn

Fail 24 Feb 2016 80,957 miles

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

Both rear tyres are worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,205 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 53,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,340 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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CE10 TXP is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE10 TXP, 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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CE10 TXP is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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