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DJ10 DYL

2010 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,820 mi
Last recorded96,820 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ10 DYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 96,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,646 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 90,401 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 90,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 86,878 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,269 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,134 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2021 82,134 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,345 miles

exhaust emission too clean unable to obtain any emission readings printout

heatshield under rear diff insecure

under trays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,692 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 78,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 70,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,425 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,470 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 50,466 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,998 miles

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,935 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres on 3mm

o/s/f tyre outer edge almost worn to cord

Fail 26 Jun 2013 26,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres on 3mm

o/s/f tyre outer edge almost worn to cord

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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DJ10 DYL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DJ10 DYL, 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 DJ10 DYL registered?

DJ10 DYL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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