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F11 SMT

2010 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 SMT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 96,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 95,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 94,544 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 93,212 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,968 miles

Parking brake (17%) just met requirements.

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,375 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 91,375 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pealing slightly.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor not connected to pad.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 90,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pealing slightly.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor not connected to pad.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,227 miles

Offside Front slightly binding

Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,917 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 72,917 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,141 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,699 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 38,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 26,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,105 miles

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

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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F11 SMT is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F11 SMT, 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 F11 SMT registered?

F11 SMT is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 12 January 2010.

Is F11 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 SMT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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