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F25 NAM

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,217 mi
Last recorded109,217 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 NAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,217 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 109,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,771 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 96,752 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and nearside front (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,116 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp after flexy cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 84,113 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp after flexy cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,636 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,116 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both deteriorated/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear washer not working

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,691 miles

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

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.02

front exhaust clamp deteriorated+rear washer not working

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,125 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 65,827 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,721 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,900 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 43,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 43,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,116 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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F25 NAM is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F25 NAM, 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 F25 NAM registered?

F25 NAM is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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