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EF59 GKP

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,486 mi
Last recorded96,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 GKP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 96,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 96,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure showing cordes (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 86,282 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 86,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake calliper clip missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 73,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake calliper clip missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,612 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 59,300 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,424 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,960 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 47,206 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,036 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,370 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 17,951 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracked/perished

O/S/F Tyre cracked/perished

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 GKP is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 GKP registered?

EF59 GKP is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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