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DS59 DNN

2010 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

136,972 mi
Last recorded136,972 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 136,972 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 123,489 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 109,320 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 109,318 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 94,591 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 81,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 77,969 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 74,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,540 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,912 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,467 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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DS59 DNN is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNN, 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 DNN registered?

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

Is DS59 DNN safe to buy?

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