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KS59 KFP

2010 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,399 mi
Last recorded126,399 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 KFP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 126,399 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- wearing unevenly across tread and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2026 126,397 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Aborted- EML on and Lambda reading high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- wearing unevenly across tread and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 106,439 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 87,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 83,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has damage on outer side wall and worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 60,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,235 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 57,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,180 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 42,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing slightly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing/cracking in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 36,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,199 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 27,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 24,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,116 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 24,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

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 KFP is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFP, 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 KFP registered?

KS59 KFP is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 19 February 2010.

Is KS59 KFP safe to buy?

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