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FB02 CLB

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,294 mi
Last recorded136,294 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 CLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 136,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,790 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 131,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 125,209 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 119,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 109,538 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 96,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 89,240 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 May 2017 83,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rubber valve stems slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 May 2017 83,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rubber valve stems slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 75,043 miles

front tyres worn on edges and cracking

Pass 5 May 2015 65,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise - both front tyres slightly worn/wearing on inner edges

advise - offside front tyre slightly perishing inside tread (small cracks)

Pass 9 May 2014 55,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,591 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,974 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside 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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FB02 CLB 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 81.3%.

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 FB02 CLB, 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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FB02 CLB is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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