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DT10 AEL

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,400 mi
Last recorded129,400 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT10 AEL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,746 miles

both front tyres showing slight edge wear & hi low spots 205/50/17v RUNFLAT

Fail 23 Oct 2020 116,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres showing slight edge wear & hi low spots 205/50/17v RUNFLAT

Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,884 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 91,884 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,510 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,018 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,438 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,213 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 29,213 miles

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

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

Wiper blades, poor wipe.

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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DT10 AEL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DT10 AEL, 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 DT10 AEL registered?

DT10 AEL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is DT10 AEL safe to buy?

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