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L28 LON

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,719 mi
Last recorded139,719 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 LON
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 139,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 139,719 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 129,708 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 129,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 116,453 miles

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

covers fitted masking some items

front bumper cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2023 116,450 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

covers fitted masking some items

front bumper cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,637 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Lamps Have Slight Tint Applied (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both Rear Lamp Have Slight Tint Applied (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 101,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Lamps Have Slight Tint Applied (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both Rear Lamp Have Slight Tint Applied (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 80,041 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,516 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Rear indicators faded.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,523 miles

O/S/F tyre tread perished

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,363 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,028 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

Slight bind N/S/F brake

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,684 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,880 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 17 May 2013 18,792 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L28 LON is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L28 LON, 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 L28 LON registered?

L28 LON is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2010.

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