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FE10 HVD

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,376 mi
Last recorded127,376 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 HVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,376 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 127,332 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 123,857 miles

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside and offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 123,825 miles

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside and offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 121,116 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,099 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 117,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 113,699 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,376 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 102,203 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,455 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,967 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake has slight in balance

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,852 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,781 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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FE10 HVD 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 FE10 HVD, 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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FE10 HVD is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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