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L24 PFB

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,324 mi
Last recorded126,324 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 PFB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 126,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 111,217 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 102,218 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 96,733 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 96,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,079 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 88,077 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,858 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,032 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,610 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 71,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp to turbo loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,324 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 56,913 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,451 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 63,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,174 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,309 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 37,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,602 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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L24 PFB is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 L24 PFB, 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 L24 PFB registered?

L24 PFB is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is L24 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L24 PFB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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