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M20 BDK

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,037 mi
Last recorded129,037 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 BDK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 129,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heatshields corroded and holed

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 129,018 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heatshields corroded and holed

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 116,351 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both upper top mounts bushes slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 108,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 108,846 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 108,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 93,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 85,619 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,070 miles

brake pad warning lamp on tpms light on

Fail 7 Aug 2015 76,066 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning lamp on tpms light on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,768 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 51,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,781 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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M20 BDK is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M20 BDK, 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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M20 BDK is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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