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GJ10 OVG

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,911 mi
Last recorded116,911 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 OVG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 116,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,048 miles

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

tested in wet condition

Fail 21 Feb 2024 115,048 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,304 miles

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

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 17 Jan 2022 100,137 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 100,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,624 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 93,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,970 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,744 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside mirror glass cracked

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

front exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,193 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 23,056 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

Fail 7 Dec 2013 23,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

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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GJ10 OVG is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ10 OVG, 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 GJ10 OVG registered?

GJ10 OVG is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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