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GD10 MKV

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,729 mi
Last recorded156,729 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD10 MKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 156,729 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 149,548 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 149,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm - big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 134,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 134,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 125,602 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,523 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Number plate light dim due to paint on lense.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw. ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail. ()

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

Offside Number plate light dim due to paint on lense.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At it's joint on the nearside rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear seat belts checked but seat folded down and covered with personal effects so rear seat latches NOT checked.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 109,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Number plate light dim due to paint on lense.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw. ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail. ()

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

Offside Number plate light dim due to paint on lense.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At it's joint on the nearside rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear seat belts checked but seat folded down and covered with personal effects so rear seat latches NOT checked.

Pass 25 May 2019 83,829 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 83,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 62,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,224 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 54,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 50,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 39,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres craking in tread

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,465 miles

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

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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GD10 MKV 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 72.2%.

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 GD10 MKV, 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 GD10 MKV registered?

GD10 MKV is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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