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A23 AMW

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,979 mi
Last recorded102,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 AMW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 102,979 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 102,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 175,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlight misted

both front topmounts movement

Fail 11 Mar 2025 175,008 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlight misted

both front topmounts movement

Pass 19 Aug 2024 99,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 164,186 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 156,890 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,915 miles

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

Fail 2 Aug 2022 91,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,053 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 83,729 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 77,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 72,564 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 67,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

tpms warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 150,901 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 150,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 63,642 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 20 May 2015 60,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 143,074 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 142,726 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2014 55,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 130,199 miles

o/s/rbrake disc rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2014 130,044 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/rbrake disc rusty

Fail 3 May 2013 51,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 51,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes imbalanced.

Wipers worn. Engine MIL lit. Outer sills partly covered.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 117,249 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers worn. Engine MIL lit. Outer sills partly covered.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 103,498 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

heat shield on cat insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,152 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded on outter edges

Fail 11 Mar 2010 64,037 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded on outter edges

Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A23 AMW is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A23 AMW, 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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A23 AMW is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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