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CN57 CBN

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,868 mi
Last recorded121,868 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN57 CBN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring not fully located, still secured

Nearside Front wing/panel deformed

Pass 12 Dec 2024 109,697 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,968 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,304 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just on limit advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 96,298 miles

Nearside Rear 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn low inner edge advise tracking to be checked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed advise tracking to be checked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just on limit advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside front, nearside front, offside rear, nearside rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 89,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,113 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 82,113 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,993 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 76,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 71,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,617 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 64,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 62,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 on limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 54,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 on limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,821 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 37,821 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,562 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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CN57 CBN is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CN57 CBN, 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 CN57 CBN registered?

CN57 CBN is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 7 July 2010.

Is CN57 CBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN57 CBN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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