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FJ10 XDP

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,973 mi
Last recorded174,973 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 XDP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 174,973 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 174,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 170,404 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 170,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 166,456 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 161,428 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 148,053 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 146,808 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 146,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,581 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,421 miles

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

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,470 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,776 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 49,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 30,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XDP 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 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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

FJ10 XDP is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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