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KS59 FWP

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,443 mi
Last recorded153,443 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 FWP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 153,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.88mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 135,190 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all, including all top mounts. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 126,441 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 126,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 118,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2022 111,674 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,261 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2020 99,300 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 81,383 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,443 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring view of some testable items

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

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

Undertrays Fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,539 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 43,539 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,116 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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KS59 FWP is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black 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 KS59 FWP, 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 KS59 FWP registered?

KS59 FWP is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is KS59 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 FWP 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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