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LJ10 AAA

2010 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,195 mi
Last recorded96,195 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 AAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 96,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,414 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts and rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shocks. (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts heavily worn on edges of tyre treads, close to cords in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 88,448 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 88,408 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,856 miles

Front tyre warning light on

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,247 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,415 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,773 miles

under body trays fitted

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge + slightly perished

Fail 12 Feb 2018 67,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge + slightly perished

under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,990 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner and outer edges and perished in the tread

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,168 miles

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low On Both Edges

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Deteriorated & Tread Low On Both Edges

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,769 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,549 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low

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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LJ10 AAA is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LJ10 AAA, 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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LJ10 AAA is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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