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JA57 ZZY

2010 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,002 mi
Last recorded52,002 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA57 ZZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,995 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 50,292 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 49,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,274 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,321 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 41,690 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,041 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,147 miles

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,527 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 25,523 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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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JA57 ZZY is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JA57 ZZY, 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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What year was JA57 ZZY registered?

JA57 ZZY is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2010.

Is JA57 ZZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA57 ZZY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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