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FP10 EWE

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,684 mi
Last recorded190,684 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 EWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 190,684 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 185,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 185,392 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing jammed under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 172,446 miles

(Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components)

Fail 12 Jul 2023 172,446 miles

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

(Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components)

Pass 21 Jul 2022 162,727 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 151,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 143,024 miles

Nearside Front play in drop link

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

Offside Front play in drop link

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 130,842 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 130,809 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,870 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,091 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,047 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,610 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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FP10 EWE is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP10 EWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP10 EWE registered?

FP10 EWE is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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