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LF10 ZNL

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,882 mi
Last recorded107,882 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF10 ZNL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 107,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 107,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 93,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 91,382 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 91,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 81,508 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 75,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 66,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 59,404 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,643 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 57,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,557 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 46,706 miles

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,060 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

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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LF10 ZNL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LF10 ZNL, 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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LF10 ZNL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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