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FD10 FFB

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,047 mi
Last recorded134,047 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 FFB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 134,047 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 134,041 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,365 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 120,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 107,682 miles

play both sides rear upper suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,258 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 92,013 miles

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 11 Mar 2022 92,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 2553518 rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,946 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 67,236 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,071 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,541 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,522 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,679 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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FD10 FFB 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 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 FD10 FFB, 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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FD10 FFB is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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