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GK60 SCV

2010 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,267 mi
Last recorded52,267 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK60 SCV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 52,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 50,711 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 50,710 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 48,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 48,699 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 43,153 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 43,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 41,612 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,213 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 39,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 39,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,590 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 27,222 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,533 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 20,551 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 18,455 miles

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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GK60 SCV is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GK60 SCV, 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 GK60 SCV registered?

GK60 SCV is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 4 October 2010.

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