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F12 NKL

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,431 mi
Last recorded144,431 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 NKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 144,431 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 136,039 miles

Jacking block missing.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 126,245 miles

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

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 126,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,461 miles

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

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

bonner release catch showing signs of wear

Pass 22 Apr 2022 115,048 miles

Front slight damage to bumper.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to light unit.

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

engine oil level low.

Fail 22 Apr 2022 115,048 miles

Front slight damage to bumper.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear slight damage to light unit.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil level low.

Pass 19 Apr 2021 105,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 102,939 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,513 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,403 miles

Under tray has fitted could not see all testable components

Fail 16 Jun 2017 86,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under tray has fitted could not see all testable components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,883 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,760 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 69,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,203 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 60,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,320 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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F12 NKL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F12 NKL, 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 F12 NKL registered?

F12 NKL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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