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HJ10 VTZ

2010 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,869 mi
Last recorded126,869 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 VTZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 126,869 miles

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

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

both side rear tyres inner edge wear

tyre pressure light on

Fail 7 Mar 2026 126,869 miles

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

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

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

both side rear tyres inner edge wear

tyre pressure light on

Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,275 miles

Offside head light condensation

Fail 27 Feb 2024 105,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside head light condensation

Pass 1 Apr 2023 96,358 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 88,887 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,811 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,563 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 50,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 35,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2015 35,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,865 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,128 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,634 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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HJ10 VTZ is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ10 VTZ, 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 HJ10 VTZ registered?

HJ10 VTZ is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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