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DR03 ALH

2010 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

201,586 mi
Last recorded201,586 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 ALH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 201,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 191,102 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 177,937 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 160,163 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 138,999 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,327 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 101,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 88,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 85,598 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 84,077 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 49,223 miles

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N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

O/S/R tyre at 3mm

Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,096 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 34,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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DR03 ALH is a 2010 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DR03 ALH, 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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DR03 ALH is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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