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DA10 HLM

2010 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,987 mi
Last recorded134,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 HLM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 134,987 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 134,900 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 130,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 130,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlight aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 125,507 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2024 125,499 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2023 120,839 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 116,095 miles

o/s/r shocker damp

Fail 24 Jun 2022 115,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 17 Jun 2021 111,163 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2021 111,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 102,850 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 92,505 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 92,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 79,111 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,025 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 53,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,512 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 39,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,252 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 19,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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DA10 HLM is a 2010 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA10 HLM, 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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DA10 HLM is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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