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FG10 ENP

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,279 mi
Last recorded112,279 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 ENP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 112,279 miles

Light intensity of both number plate lights is reduced.

TPMS warning light on.

Fail 27 Feb 2026 112,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Light intensity of both number plate lights is reduced.

TPMS warning light on.

Pass 4 Mar 2025 104,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2024 93,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 93,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamps dull

Pass 2 Mar 2023 83,707 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 83,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 75,736 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 74,877 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,766 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Central Front bumper dented but no protusion

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 67,456 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the canvas on the inner and out edge + perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the canvas on the inner and out edge + perished

Offside Rear shock has approx 70 % damper effect

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the canvas on the inner and out edge + perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the canvas on the inner and out edge + perished

Offside Rear shock has approx 70 % damper effect

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,695 miles

Small stone chips inside and outside zone A

Fail 1 Aug 2015 50,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Small stone chips inside and outside zone A

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,988 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 39,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,887 miles

smoke meter does not register emissions

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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FG10 ENP is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue 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 FG10 ENP, 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 FG10 ENP registered?

FG10 ENP is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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