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A1 KBS

2010 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,641 mi
Last recorded126,641 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KBS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 126,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 128,744 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 121,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 117,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 117,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 111,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 105,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,305 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 97,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,187 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,802 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 73,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,975 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,769 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 53,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,443 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,085 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,384 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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A1 KBS is a 2010 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A1 KBS, 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 A1 KBS registered?

A1 KBS is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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