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EK10 LFE

2010 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,747 mi
Last recorded147,747 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 LFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 147,747 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper foremost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 146,909 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper foremost arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Parking brake cable rubbing on copper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper foremost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 122,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,320 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 97,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 97,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 85,502 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 85,486 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,738 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,692 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 63,691 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,941 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,499 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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EK10 LFE is a 2010 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK10 LFE, 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 EK10 LFE registered?

EK10 LFE is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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