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M14 DBB

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,985 mi
Last recorded52,985 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 DBB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 52,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 47,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 44,434 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 44,434 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,294 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 33,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 31,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 22,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M14 DBB is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M14 DBB, 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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M14 DBB is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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