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EF59 CEN

2010 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,854 mi
Last recorded124,854 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 CEN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,502 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 121,502 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 119,395 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,857 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,377 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,434 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 77,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,763 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,936 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 69,935 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,703 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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EF59 CEN is a 2010 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EF59 CEN, 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 EF59 CEN registered?

EF59 CEN is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is EF59 CEN safe to buy?

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