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DH03 MER

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 MER
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 124,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 117,582 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

nsf shocker damp

rear brake pads low and discs wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2024 105,979 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2024 105,970 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to legal limit

engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,189 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2023 94,164 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator osr inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working osr (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ns and os rear (5.3.2 (b))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,717 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2022 82,716 miles

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

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 62,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,648 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 54,413 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre excessively worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre excessively worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre excessively worn on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 43,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pads warning wire is insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,839 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 19,832 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 10,808 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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DH03 MER 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 72.2%.

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 DH03 MER, 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 DH03 MER registered?

DH03 MER is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 20 October 2010.

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