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AD59 OVL

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,622 mi
Last recorded115,622 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 115,622 miles

Nearside Rear 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 down too minimum tread depth generaly advise replace soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,808 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 106,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 105,494 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 105,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker into cradle arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 100,054 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 100,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,259 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 96,259 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 90,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,885 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,230 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,119 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,795 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner rear brake pads worn close to the limit.

both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

offside front inner bead rim slightly distorted.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 25,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

inner fronts and offside rear inner brake pads wearing low.

offside front inner bead rim slightly distorted.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 18,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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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AD59 OVL is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD59 OVL, 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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AD59 OVL is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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