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EK60 TBO

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,773 mi
Last recorded159,773 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 TBO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 159,773 miles

Advise Sticker Across top of windscreen but is not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 27 May 2025 142,966 miles

general under car corrosion

Fail 27 May 2025 142,966 miles

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

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

general under car corrosion

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 132,789 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2024 132,789 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition sun visor too low (3.2 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2023 132,561 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 132,537 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 120,710 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,545 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 97,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,540 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 83,136 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted anti chatter clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear number plates (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 70,862 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 58,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,713 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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EK60 TBO is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK60 TBO, 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 EK60 TBO registered?

EK60 TBO is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2010.

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