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HG10 NMO

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

218,091 mi
Last recorded218,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 NMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 218,091 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 218,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 207,629 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 207,629 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 201,137 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 201,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 196,587 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 196,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 189,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 185,187 miles

Nearside 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 30 Dec 2019 181,307 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 181,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 12 Dec 2018 172,524 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 172,524 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 160,923 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring The View To Some Of The Underbody Components.

Fail 18 Dec 2017 160,923 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring The View To Some Of The Underbody Components.

Pass 24 Dec 2016 145,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

cherished reg plates fitted correct plates on passenger seat

Fail 24 Dec 2016 145,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [205/50-17 89w rft] (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

cherished reg plates fitted correct plates on passenger seat

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 101,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyres stepped on side edge to 0.00mm

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,437 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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HG10 NMO is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HG10 NMO, 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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HG10 NMO is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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