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AB51 MAS

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,311 mi
Last recorded116,311 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 MAS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 116,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2024 113,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 108,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 103,842 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 98,110 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 98,110 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,382 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 93,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 3 May 2019 85,463 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 78,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,768 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 71,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 62,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,196 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,932 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,062 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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AB51 MAS is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB51 MAS, 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 AB51 MAS registered?

AB51 MAS is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2010.

Is AB51 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 MAS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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