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LE04 MKE

2010 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,268 mi
Last recorded92,268 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 MKE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 92,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,551 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 82,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2020 72,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,338 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

N/S REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Sep 2018 61,211 miles

O/S REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED SEATBELT NOT TESTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,395 miles

rear brake pads worn low

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2017 52,392 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm

rear brake pads worn low

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,207 miles

covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,660 miles

both rear tyres low tread

bushes perished

Fail 8 Sep 2015 36,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres low tread

bushes perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,348 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 21,616 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

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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LE04 MKE is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LE04 MKE, 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 LE04 MKE registered?

LE04 MKE is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2010.

Is LE04 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE04 MKE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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