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CLA 3A

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,659 mi
Last recorded119,659 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLA 3A
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 119,659 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 113,109 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 113,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 106,830 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 99,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 93,198 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 92,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front discs, pads good (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm chassis mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 87,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 84,470 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,191 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,289 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,068 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,594 miles

front tyre tread getting low on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,665 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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CLA 3A is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CLA 3A, 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 CLA 3A registered?

CLA 3A is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is CLA 3A safe to buy?

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