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EJ10 BSU

2010 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,118 mi
Last recorded145,118 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 BSU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 145,118 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 135,729 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 128,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,306 miles

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

Offside Front bumper slight damage & loose at wing

Offside Rear tyre WORN smooth on inner edge & inner wall splitting

run flat tyre fitted at nearside front & all others non run flats

Fail 20 Dec 2022 119,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front bumper slight damage & loose at wing

Offside Rear tyre WORN smooth on inner edge & inner wall splitting

run flat tyre fitted at nearside front & all others non run flats

Pass 31 Dec 2021 103,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre a "run flat"

front brake discs lipped

Fail 31 Dec 2021 103,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre a "run flat"

front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 98,320 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front bumper not fitted at wing but secure

RUN FLAT TYRE FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT

front brake discs worn (heavily lipped)

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked towards top (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front bumper not fitted at wing but secure

RUN FLAT TYRE FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT

front brake discs worn (heavily lipped)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm 225/45/17 runflats

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,201 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 83,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,239 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,904 miles

Offside Rear tyre was flat, so we inflated it so it was safe to test, but there maybe some tyre side wall damage inside the tyre, and I reset the tyre pressure monitor

poor contacts in offside front side lamp, and both rear number plate lamps

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,871 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Dec 2015 58,857 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,227 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,412 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,339 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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EJ10 BSU is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ10 BSU, 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 EJ10 BSU registered?

EJ10 BSU is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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