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LJ10 LLF

2010 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,843 mi
Last recorded142,843 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 LLF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 142,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 142,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm - marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 137,649 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,583 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,456 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 115,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 94,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 87,242 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 87,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,853 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,217 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 61,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,454 miles

headlamp aim addaptors used to alter beam pattern

Fail 24 Jul 2014 48,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,703 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 35,702 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 LLF is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ10 LLF, 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 LLF is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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