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LA59 CMU

2010 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

225,575 mi
Last recorded225,575 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 CMU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 225,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear propshaft coupling deteriorating (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 218,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres inside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 211,459 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 205,565 miles

Central Rear seat belt not tested

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 200,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine & under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2021 200,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine & under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 194,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2020 194,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 189,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 182,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 175,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 14 Dec 2016 168,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 148,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 125,218 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 103,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,706 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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LA59 CMU is a 2010 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LA59 CMU, 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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LA59 CMU is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 16 February 2010.

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