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DUA 1

2010 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,613 mi
Last recorded29,613 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUA 1
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 29,613 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to determine if connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 26,330 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to determine if connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 25,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 24,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2022 24,169 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 23,278 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Dec 2020 23,277 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine multiple drips from engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil level warning illuminates intermittently

Pass 26 Nov 2019 22,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2018 21,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2017 20,741 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2016 19,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut outer sidewall and deteriorated/crack in the tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder/ flat/no air/ damage sidewall ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,257 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 17,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,466 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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DUA 1 is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 DUA 1, 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 DUA 1 registered?

DUA 1 is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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