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EF59 GJO

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,085 mi
Last recorded117,085 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 GJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 117,085 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 108,165 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 108,157 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 28 Nov 2023 99,407 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 99,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 90,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,203 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Feb 2021 80,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer and inner sidewall 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 74,125 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet not locking (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,528 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 56,528 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 47,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres worn uneven on inner edge

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2016 47,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad on both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres worn uneven on inner edge

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,217 miles

front tyres worn on edges

some damage to n/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,151 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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EF59 GJO is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EF59 GJO, 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 EF59 GJO registered?

EF59 GJO is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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