2010 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · TC05 TAL
2010 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 148,574 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TC05 TAL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 148,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TC05 TAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 120 (TC05 TAL) between January 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
TC05 TAL Mileage History
- 06/01/201420,037 mi
- 26/01/201532,445 mi+12,408 mi
- 14/07/201535,151 mi+2,706 mi
- 29/07/201661,550 mi+26,399 mi
- 05/10/201789,798 mi+28,248 mi
- 18/09/2018102,126 mi+12,328 mi
- 30/09/2019107,883 mi+5,757 mi
- 03/10/2020110,289 mi+2,406 mi
- 02/10/2021111,931 mi+1,642 mi
- 01/10/2022117,391 mi+5,460 mi
- 04/10/2023124,646 mi+7,255 mi
- 04/10/2024136,917 mi+12,271 mi
- 04/10/2024136,917 mi
- 22/10/2025142,281 mi+5,364 mi
- 20/10/2026148,574 mi+6,293 mi
Average of roughly 10,053 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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