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AB10 SJB

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,349 mi
Last recorded148,349 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 SJB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 148,349 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 142,287 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension components has surface rust

Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 129,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working bottle full... no pump sound! (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 119,320 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 119,320 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,637 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 108,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,453 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 225/45 R17 91W RFT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 225/45 R17 91W RFT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 225/45 R17 91W RFT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam RB477 fitted - OK (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 225/45 R17 91W RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,123 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake wear indicator wire loose

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear upper arm rosehip type ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 77,123 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake wear indicator wire loose

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear upper arm rosehip type ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,094 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

vehicle has a mixture of run flat and none run flat tyres fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,094 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

vehicle has a mixture of run flat and none run flat tyres fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AB10 SJB is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AB10 SJB, 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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AB10 SJB is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 2 November 2010.

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