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M100 MBK

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,862 mi
Last recorded107,862 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 MBK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 107,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,622 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear beginning to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 98,069 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,778 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4.5mm worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4.5mm worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 85,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4.5mm worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shinning white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4.5mm worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shinning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,526 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2019 76,765 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 70,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Dec 2018 70,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,911 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,884 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 49,322 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 46,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 40,833 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,768 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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M100 MBK is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M100 MBK, 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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M100 MBK is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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