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J23 AGH

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,045 mi
Last recorded72,045 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 AGH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,045 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 72,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,185 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 70,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,151 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 63,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,945 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2021 58,344 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,579 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,644 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 45,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 40,427 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,269 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 26,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,362 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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J23 AGH is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 J23 AGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J23 AGH registered?

J23 AGH is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is J23 AGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 AGH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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