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FT10 NKL

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,381 mi
Last recorded157,381 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 NKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 157,381 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged not secured properly ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 152,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 145,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 145,702 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 129,613 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 109,862 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 105,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 95,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine oil low

Pass 16 May 2018 80,054 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 79,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Below legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 63,038 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/R tyre close to wear bars

Fail 11 May 2017 63,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 91V Run flat (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/R tyre close to wear bars

Pass 19 May 2016 45,579 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 45,579 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 30,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 24,481 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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FT10 NKL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black 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 FT10 NKL, 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 FT10 NKL registered?

FT10 NKL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 5 July 2010.

Is FT10 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT10 NKL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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