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A21 DVL

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,832 mi
Last recorded118,832 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 118,832 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 109,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,216 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 78,029 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,591 miles

Front sun strip fitted, not affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Nov 2021 75,591 miles

Front sun strip fitted, not affecting drivers view

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 69,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 May 2019 69,184 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 May 2018 65,100 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 61,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,863 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,694 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 55,694 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre (outer edge) slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A21 DVL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 A21 DVL, 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 A21 DVL registered?

A21 DVL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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