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FY10 FGE

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,541 mi
Last recorded146,541 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 FGE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 146,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 139,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 133,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 128,227 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 128,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 122,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake binding lightly

Offside Rear Tyre tread low and cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2021 117,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 114,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,116 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 101,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 90,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,752 miles

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

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

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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FY10 FGE is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FY10 FGE, 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 FY10 FGE registered?

FY10 FGE is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is FY10 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY10 FGE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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