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J14 DHP

2010 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,352 mi
Last recorded93,352 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 DHP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 93,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 80,783 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2023 77,904 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 77,904 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,340 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 73,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper spring clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper spring clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

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 20 Oct 2021 60,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 50,016 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 50,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,968 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low and wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 12,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,029 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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J14 DHP is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue 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 J14 DHP, 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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J14 DHP is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2010.

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