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J12 MDE

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,555 mi
Last recorded112,555 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 MDE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 112,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low, may require adjustment

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,810 miles

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

advise : rear hand brake performance slightly low, may require replacement/adjustment?

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 31 Aug 2024 105,843 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 98,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 98,424 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,764 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,782 miles

emissions to low to register

engine cover and full length underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of obscure items

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,345 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 58,345 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,731 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 28,731 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 13,071 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 10,655 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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J12 MDE 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 J12 MDE, 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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J12 MDE is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2010.

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