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JC51 DAL

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,888 mi
Last recorded168,888 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC51 DAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 168,888 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 147,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 137,007 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 137,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 130,854 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 124,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 124,345 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 115,232 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 102,138 miles

Nail in tyre nearside front ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2018 88,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 77,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 20 May 2016 69,419 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is extensively bald at the edge and is out of shape.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 12%.

suspect that the off side rear tyre tread is worn close to exposing the cords.

Pass 13 May 2015 60,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 50,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

oodd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

various tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 7 May 2013 38,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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JC51 DAL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JC51 DAL, 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 JC51 DAL registered?

JC51 DAL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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