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AJ10 ZYG

2010 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,532 mi
Last recorded107,532 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 ZYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 107,532 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm rear bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading suspension arm rubber starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting lower tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 98,807 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 98,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45RF17 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2024 89,830 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 89,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 81,168 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 81,168 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced low beam (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,477 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 71,439 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 63,717 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,553 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 58,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (halogen lamp converted to HID) no beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (halogen lamp converted to HID) no beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,465 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape and wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,421 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,060 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,076 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,698 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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AJ10 ZYG is a 2010 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ10 ZYG, 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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AJ10 ZYG is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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