2010 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · R80 ABD
2010 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 133,261 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,261 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.
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R80 ABD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2024
- 133,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R80 ABD 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 (R80 ABD) between April 2013 and February 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2024 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
R80 ABD Mileage History
- 04/04/201348,807 mi
- 05/04/201458,216 mi+9,409 mi
- 07/04/201569,037 mi+10,821 mi
- 05/04/201673,382 mi+4,345 mi
- 22/03/201777,545 mi+4,163 mi
- 01/02/201882,070 mi+4,525 mi
- 26/01/2019106,117 mi+24,047 mi
- 04/02/2019106,554 mi+437 mi
- 26/02/2020116,540 mi+9,986 mi
- 29/02/2020116,540 mi
- 26/06/2020116,604 mi+64 mi
- 26/06/2020116,604 mi
- 13/04/2021120,688 mi+4,084 mi
- 15/04/2021120,688 mi
- 14/02/2022122,357 mi+1,669 mi
- 16/02/2022122,358 mi+1 mi
- 01/02/2023126,697 mi+4,339 mi
- 12/02/2024133,261 mi+6,564 mi
Average of roughly 7,778 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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