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L33 FLV

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,089 mi
Last recorded138,089 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 FLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 138,089 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 131,106 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 124,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,242 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 107,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,435 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,850 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 74,405 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,722 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 27 Mar 2014 42,722 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,243 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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L33 FLV is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L33 FLV, 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 L33 FLV registered?

L33 FLV is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is L33 FLV safe to buy?

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