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AE09 LOU

2010 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LOU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,633 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,005 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 85,788 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 78,999 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,646 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,846 miles

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

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

engine to clean for emissions result

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 50,149 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,825 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to record

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,831 miles

centre brake light lense broken

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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AE09 LOU is a 2010 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE09 LOU, 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 AE09 LOU registered?

AE09 LOU is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is AE09 LOU safe to buy?

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