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AF10 PFN

2010 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,801 mi
Last recorded164,801 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 PFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 164,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 164,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 163,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 156,968 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 146,201 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 137,647 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 118,773 miles

1 of 2 side lights not working offside rear

nearside front and nearside rear tyres 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on inside tread

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak around rear diff

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,002 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 95,707 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,505 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 76,393 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge n/s close to cords

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

smoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge n/s close to cords

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

smoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,858 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,142 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,689 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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AF10 PFN is a 2010 BMW 120 in Silver 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 AF10 PFN, 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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AF10 PFN is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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