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HK10 BKZ

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,307 mi
Last recorded125,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK10 BKZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 125,307 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Bumper not fully secure

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 125,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Bumper not fully secure

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 117,037 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 116,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 245 35 18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed and tread depth below requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,667 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 100,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged BROKEN,INSECURE ON ARM. (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE LIGHT. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn INNER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle HITTING ON DAMAGED AND INSECURE WHEEL ARCH LINER. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND LOW TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE LIGHT. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT ABS SENSOR WIRES RUBBING ON ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS,

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair DISCS WARPED. (1.2.1 (c))

LOWER ENGINE AND BODY COVERS DAMAGED AND PARTLY INSECURE,DAMAGE CLOSE TO FUEL PIPES AND FILTER.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,583 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 86,575 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

minor wear in n/s/r rose bushes

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm and badly worn inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,866 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut mist of oil

Nearside Front door mirrors casing damage

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,784 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut has Light misting of oil

Nearside Front door mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,838 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,488 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,161 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 40,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 35,866 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,167 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,411 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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HK10 BKZ is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HK10 BKZ, 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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HK10 BKZ is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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