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HY10 DWZ

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,106 mi
Last recorded74,106 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 DWZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 74,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,883 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 69,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 65,425 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 60,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 60,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded amber bulb.. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour as above.. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread very low.. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17..as above.. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT both edges very worn and outer shoulder perished.... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 53,458 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,215 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 47,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,239 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 22,464 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,990 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,931 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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HY10 DWZ is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY10 DWZ, 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 HY10 DWZ registered?

HY10 DWZ is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 6 July 2010.

Is HY10 DWZ safe to buy?

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