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LY10 JHO

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,400 mi
Last recorded166,400 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 JHO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 166,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 155,225 miles

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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding heavily when turning by hand ON THE LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 155,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding heavily when turning by hand ON THE LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 146,482 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 135,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 125,844 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 125,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,449 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 119,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 108,931 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,710 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,503 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both o/s/r and n/s/r seats ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,487 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,123 miles

rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,815 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 31,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LY10 JHO is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LY10 JHO, 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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What year was LY10 JHO registered?

LY10 JHO is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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