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KA02 BOY

2010 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,341 mi
Last recorded160,341 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA02 BOY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 160,341 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 154,838 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 154,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Middle level Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Middle Level Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge excessively damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 150,321 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 146,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 146,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 132,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 122,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 108,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 108,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,651 miles

Nail in NSR tyre, advise replace tyre as tread depth low.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,576 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test.

Slight damage to o/side front tyre tread.

Slight damage to outer wall of o/side rear tyre.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,459 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 39,742 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,960 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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KA02 BOY 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 82.4%.

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 KA02 BOY, 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 KA02 BOY registered?

KA02 BOY is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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