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EJ59 KMU

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,867 mi
Last recorded119,867 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 KMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 119,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 119,867 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,181 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 62,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 58,991 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Pass 15 May 2017 55,137 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 55,137 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides brake lights staying on (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 May 2016 49,613 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 5 May 2015 43,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 36,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 25,100 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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EJ59 KMU is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EJ59 KMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ59 KMU registered?

EJ59 KMU is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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