2010 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · PO10 ADE
2010 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 118,139 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
PO10 ADE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 118,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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PO10 ADE Mileage History
- 03/09/201320,159 mi
- 02/09/201430,727 mi+10,568 mi
- 05/09/201540,870 mi+10,143 mi
- 01/09/201654,543 mi+13,673 mi
- 10/08/201763,787 mi+9,244 mi
- 05/09/201874,312 mi+10,525 mi
- 09/10/201986,267 mi+11,955 mi
- 13/10/202093,115 mi+6,848 mi
- 13/10/202093,115 mi
- 19/05/2022105,283 mi+12,168 mi
- 19/05/2022105,283 mi
- 12/06/2023107,132 mi+1,849 mi
- 14/06/2023107,134 mi+2 mi
- 14/06/2024113,438 mi+6,304 mi
- 28/06/2024113,442 mi+4 mi
- 09/07/2025115,882 mi+2,440 mi
- 10/07/2025115,884 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/2026118,139 mi+2,255 mi
Average of roughly 7,629 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
PO10 ADE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 120 (PO10 ADE) between September 2013 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edged (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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