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FM10 UCU

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,903 mi
Last recorded154,903 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 UCU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 154,903 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 141,442 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 115,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 112,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges - near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit cracked but no white light showing

Fail 17 Oct 2022 112,294 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges - near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit cracked but no white light showing

Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,676 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn

Slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,545 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,013 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,287 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,592 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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FM10 UCU is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FM10 UCU, 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 FM10 UCU registered?

FM10 UCU is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is FM10 UCU safe to buy?

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