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G4 RNT

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,619 mi
Last recorded81,619 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 RNT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 81,619 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 81,619 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,204 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 76,205 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 76,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,971 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 73,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,159 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 68,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Washer jet possibly blocked / damaged (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper support arm, inner bush worn (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,492 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Both rear tyres low tread.

Fail 22 Jan 2021 61,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Both rear tyres low tread.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 58,782 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,260 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,443 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,018 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 13,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 6,664 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 5,881 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

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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G4 RNT 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 G4 RNT, 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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G4 RNT is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 11 August 2010.

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