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L21 RSW

2010 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,705 mi
Last recorded79,705 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 RSW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 79,705 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 10 Nov 2023 66,044 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 57,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,126 miles

chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2020 47,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,190 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 41,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,919 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 29,776 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 20,886 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 11,489 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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L21 RSW is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver 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 L21 RSW, 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 L21 RSW registered?

L21 RSW is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is L21 RSW safe to buy?

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