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98 ADL

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,252 mi
Last recorded10,252 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 ADL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 10,252 miles

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

Power steering pump noisy and steering feel slightly stiff.

Fail 3 Sep 2025 10,252 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Centre. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump noisy and steering feel slightly stiff.

Pass 31 Aug 2024 8,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 7,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 7,095 miles

Both front tyre tread splitting.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 6,500 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 6,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 6,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & wearing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & wearing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 5,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 5,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 5,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 4,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 3,742 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 3,196 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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98 ADL is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 79,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 98 ADL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 98 ADL registered?

98 ADL is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 2 September 2010.

Is 98 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 ADL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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