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LV10 CEF

2010 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,002 mi
Last recorded94,002 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 CEF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 94,002 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 94,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 93,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 80,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,329 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))

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish but not leaking gases

Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,819 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,730 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,276 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,167 miles

nearside and offside front tyre outer treads starting to wear low.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LV10 CEF is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LV10 CEF, 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

How do I check the history of LV10 CEF?

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What year was LV10 CEF registered?

LV10 CEF is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is LV10 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 CEF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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