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FJ10 VYX

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,212 mi
Last recorded107,212 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 VYX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 107,212 miles

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 23 Dec 2025 107,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2024 103,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2024 103,790 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2023 96,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2023 96,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,231 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2021 88,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + tyre perished to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,599 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,290 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,530 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,880 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 23 May 2017 43,845 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 35,462 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 35,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 27,309 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 19,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,417 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,956 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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FJ10 VYX is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FJ10 VYX, 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 FJ10 VYX registered?

FJ10 VYX is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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