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L7 SFU

2010 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,015 mi
Last recorded87,015 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 SFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 87,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 85,224 miles

both front headlights slightly weak beam pattern

both front indicators starting to show white

nearside front brake backing plate missing

rear metal brake pipes starting to swell/corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2024 83,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,046 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,128 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 77,218 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,632 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,988 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 60,936 miles

Emissions not tested eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 58,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 50,897 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 50,897 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 42,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,386 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,356 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,795 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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L7 SFU is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L7 SFU, 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 L7 SFU registered?

L7 SFU is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is L7 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 SFU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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