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J23 WRE

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,780 mi
Last recorded99,780 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 WRE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 99,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2025 90,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 83,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror

Pass 15 Jul 2023 76,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,549 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 62,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror

Fail 9 Jul 2020 59,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,737 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,345 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,991 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,508 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 16,568 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 15,631 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 WRE is a 2010 BMW 120 in White 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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

J23 WRE is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is J23 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 WRE 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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