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EA10 KJZ

2010 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,102 mi
Last recorded190,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 KJZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 190,102 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 190,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 172,137 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 172,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 159,170 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 159,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 154,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 153,063 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 138,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable components.undertray has damage

Fail 9 Jul 2019 138,537 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury outer sill plastic cover damaged/sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable components.undertray has damage

Pass 12 Jun 2018 125,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light cracked/taped close to excess (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,574 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,228 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,034 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 54,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 54,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EA10 KJZ is a 2010 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA10 KJZ, 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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EA10 KJZ is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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