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DS59 DND

2010 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,537 mi
Last recorded174,537 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 DND
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 174,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 160,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 159,916 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 144,245 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 144,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 126,840 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 126,840 miles

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 4 Dec 2021 110,321 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 110,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,342 miles

unable to record emission results zero emissions coming from exhaust

Pass 30 May 2019 67,744 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,028 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,379 miles

Emission limits met no printout due to low emissions

Fail 24 Jan 2017 50,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emission limits met no printout due to low emissions

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,674 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emmissions to low to measure

plastic sill covers

Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,316 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)

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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DS59 DND is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DS59 DND, 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 DS59 DND registered?

DS59 DND is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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