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A22 LAL

2010 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,704 mi
Last recorded101,704 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 LAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 101,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 101,700 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 91,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator on for rear brakes but pads ok

Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 83,570 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 77,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heat shield partially adrift

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,270 miles

exhaust back box heat shield partially adrift

Fail 2 Oct 2019 70,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust back box heat shield partially adrift

Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,463 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,267 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,041 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,360 miles

both front tyres have surface cracks

nsf tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

osf tyre worn smooth outer edge close to cords exposing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,344 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

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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A22 LAL is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A22 LAL, 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 A22 LAL registered?

A22 LAL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is A22 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 LAL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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