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FY10 FJF

2010 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,736 mi
Last recorded189,736 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 FJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 189,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 176,452 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 176,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 162,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 156,108 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 139,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 122,770 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 122,401 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 105,600 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,442 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 86,685 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 86,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 82,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,864 miles

Child seat fitted

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 79,014 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,311 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,028 miles

Damage to n/s wing mirror, however no sharp edges likely to cause damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight cut in o/s/f sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FJF is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FY10 FJF, 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 FY10 FJF registered?

FY10 FJF is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is FY10 FJF safe to buy?

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