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M20 KMK

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,807 mi
Last recorded122,807 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 KMK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 122,807 miles

Lower under tray missing

Fail 23 Jan 2026 122,807 miles

Lower under tray missing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,430 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inside Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 117,430 miles

Front Position lamp not working O/S & N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inside Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 98,818 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 98,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 79,261 miles

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 79,261 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion kit fitted to halogen headlamp units (4.1.4 (c))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018
Fail 16 Jul 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,234 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 68,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,544 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,083 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 50,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,601 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 32,806 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,391 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 KMK is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M20 KMK, 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 M20 KMK registered?

M20 KMK is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 22 November 2010.

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