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FT10 EFV

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 EFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 120,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 114,114 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear x 2 Shocks corroded

Service due light on dash

Fail 23 Apr 2025 114,114 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear x 2 Shocks corroded

Service due light on dash

Pass 25 Apr 2024 107,660 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft Rubber joint worn,slight cracks/cuts but no play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service over due light on dash

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x 4 worn close to 2 mm also crack/cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 107,660 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft Rubber joint worn,slight cracks/cuts but no play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service over due light on dash

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x 4 worn close to 2 mm also crack/cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 101,008 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear nearside and offside surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and over sills restricting full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2023 101,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear nearside and offside surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 3 May 2022 92,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated nearest differential ,slight cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 12 May 2021 80,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays restricting full inspection

Fail 11 May 2021 80,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 14 May 2020 66,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 63,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 48,065 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,584 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,251 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 18,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,651 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 17,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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FT10 EFV is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey 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 FT10 EFV, 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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FT10 EFV is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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