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L66 WRU

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,232 mi
Last recorded145,232 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 WRU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 145,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust clamp has cracked, Clamp near flexi pipe

Offside Rear Outer CV joint has a weep of grease

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 145,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust clamp has cracked, Clamp near flexi pipe

Offside Rear Outer CV joint has a weep of grease

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 142,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Piece of wire in side of tread (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,884 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 138,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,126 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 137,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer wall has damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 134,746 miles

Front Undar tray has damage

Offside Front Front lower, front arm outer ball joint boot is damaged

Offside Front Front lower, rear arm outer ball joint boot cover clip is loose

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,808 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 2 Oct 2020 126,805 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached fractured at shock absorber pinch bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,838 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perishing and worn on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2015 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perishing and worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,500 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wear can be seen

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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L66 WRU is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey 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 L66 WRU, 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 L66 WRU registered?

L66 WRU is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 6 July 2010.

Is L66 WRU safe to buy?

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