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AJ53 JOS

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,296 mi
Last recorded165,296 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JOS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 165,296 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 154,199 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 149,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 145,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount - slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount - slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 134,156 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 134,156 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2019 128,440 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 19 Dec 2019 128,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 124,103 miles

Front Tyre's edges slightly worn.

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak from diff

trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,665 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 102,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,400 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,658 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AJ53 JOS is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ53 JOS, 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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AJ53 JOS is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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