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CH03 COP

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,141 mi
Last recorded140,141 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH03 COP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 140,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 133,115 miles

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

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 8 Jan 2024 122,290 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,616 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 114,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,376 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 107,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 100,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear top suspension arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 1 Feb 2020 97,167 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,450 miles

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,179 miles

nearside front strut has a broken bump stop and is adrift from its fixing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,783 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,303 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 53,814 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 48,921 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,547 miles

a.front brake pads worn low on mot limit 1.5mm

Fail 4 Jan 2013 40,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

a.front brake pads worn low on mot limit 1.5mm

Pass 30 May 2012 25,222 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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CH03 COP is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CH03 COP, 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 CH03 COP registered?

CH03 COP is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 8 January 2010.

Is CH03 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH03 COP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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