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2010 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,826 mi
Last recorded68,826 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX10 UTC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 65,589 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,818 miles

tyre light is on.of side front light condensation.of side rear tyre is on 2mm.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,462 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 54,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 -50 X 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,621 miles

both front tyres worn on outer section of tread( tread at 2.5 mm) ( 205/50r17 89v)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

both rear tyre treads at 3mm( 205/50r17 89v)

service light shown on dash

slight play in N/S/R upper suspension link arm inner bush

wipers poor advise replacements soon (areo blades)

Pass 21 Oct 2017 47,577 miles

O/S/R indicator starting to show white light

both front tyres wearing on outer parts of the tread

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,982 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 43,980 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 32,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,920 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

nail in o/s/r tyre not leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,406 miles

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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LX10 UTC is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LX10 UTC, 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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LX10 UTC is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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