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DE60 VBC

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,830 mi
Last recorded130,830 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE60 VBC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 130,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 119,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 111,349 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,145 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 101,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,275 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,933 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 96,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,504 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,176 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 57,176 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 51,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under try slight broken

off side wheel arch cover missing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,268 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under try slight broken

off side wheel arch cover missing

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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DE60 VBC is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE60 VBC, 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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DE60 VBC is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2010.

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