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LA10 EJV

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA10 EJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 88,307 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 82,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,886 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 65,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,506 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 64,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,279 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,812 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

hand brake efficiancy getting low

Fail 9 Feb 2018 58,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

hand brake efficiancy getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,267 miles

tracking out

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 55,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

tracking out

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,059 miles

front tyres lightly edged

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,098 miles

Nearside front tyre tread, cracking.

Offside rear tyre, inner tread, low.

Wiper blades, poor wipe.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 44,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread, cracking.

Offside rear tyre, inner tread, low.

Wiper blades, poor wipe.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,125 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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LA10 EJV is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA10 EJV, 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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LA10 EJV is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 7 August 2010.

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