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J100 EMP

2010 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 EMP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 114,482 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear rubber donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount subframe /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount subframe /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 16 Oct 2023 105,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 29 Nov 2022 100,495 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material expanding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 100,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material expanding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,101 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 93,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,034 miles

Front exhaust clip broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding cant check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front exhaust clip broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 73,305 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 73,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 56,679 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,651 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,460 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 23,942 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 17,273 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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J100 EMP is a 2010 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 J100 EMP, 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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J100 EMP is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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