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CN10 VTO

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,225 mi
Last recorded147,225 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN10 VTO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 147,225 miles

Nearside parking brake lower effort

Pass 15 Feb 2025 137,959 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded both rear road springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 129,648 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear road springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 129,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicator bulb showing white light when operated. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear road springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 121,705 miles

Parking brake lever slightly high.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 111,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has a slight seepage of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 101,601 miles

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

diff oil leak

emissions fast pass @ 0.44,plate limit 0.53

handbrake imbalance

outstanding recall,refer to dealer

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 1 Feb 2020 92,206 miles

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

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

emissions too low to read

n/s handbrake poor

o/s/r tyre wear

rear diff oil leak

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,877 miles

emissions tested to plate limit of 0.53,emissions too low to read

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 3 Feb 2018 70,995 miles

o/s/r tyre wear

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,090 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 58,353 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,495 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CN10 VTO is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CN10 VTO, 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 CN10 VTO registered?

CN10 VTO is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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