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JA53 SUM

2010 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,648 mi
Last recorded125,648 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 SUM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 125,648 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 121,453 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 121,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 113,246 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 113,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 99,663 miles

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 12 May 2022 87,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,110 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,141 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,956 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 44,956 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,828 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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JA53 SUM is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JA53 SUM, 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 JA53 SUM registered?

JA53 SUM is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is JA53 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA53 SUM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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