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LA59 VMZ

2010 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,296 mi
Last recorded136,296 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 VMZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 136,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 122,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff. soiled in oil.

Fail 5 Feb 2025 122,395 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff. soiled in oil.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 106,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edge. 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 106,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edge. 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,923 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,865 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 92,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,354 miles

Front wipers slightly noisey

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

Offside Front bump stop perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,384 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2015 47,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,452 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 41,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,821 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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LA59 VMZ is a 2010 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA59 VMZ, 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 LA59 VMZ registered?

LA59 VMZ is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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