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FL59 ODU

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,350 mi
Last recorded148,350 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 ODU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 148,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS light on

Fail 17 Mar 2026 147,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam dipped beam connected to main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Feb 2025 137,109 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 137,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,386 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 129,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,897 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,652 miles

bonnet release stiff

under trays/engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2017 91,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

bonnet release stiff

under trays/engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,125 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,869 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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FL59 ODU is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL59 ODU, 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 FL59 ODU registered?

FL59 ODU is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 13 February 2010.

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