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E27 SEF

2010 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE27 SEF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 82,128 miles

Front Directional and non directional tyres mixed across axle

Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,650 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 79,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 75,898 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 75,898 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,871 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,678 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 67,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,351 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,897 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,571 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,038 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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E27 SEF is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E27 SEF, 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 E27 SEF registered?

E27 SEF is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2010.

Is E27 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E27 SEF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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