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M155 JOV

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,001 mi
Last recorded85,001 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 JOV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 80,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer and slight outer sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inside shoulder,close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall,minor kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 74,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer and slight outer sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inside shoulder,close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall,minor kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 62,690 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 62,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,291 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,196 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,065 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,959 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,777 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,777 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,971 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,220 miles

Front 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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M155 JOV is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M155 JOV, 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

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What year was M155 JOV registered?

M155 JOV is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2010.

Is M155 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 JOV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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