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LF10 YLC

2010 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,345 mi
Last recorded128,345 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12556,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF10 YLC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 128,345 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn/has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 128,345 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn/has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,745 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 119,478 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 106,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,408 miles

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

Nearside Front WING ARCH CRASH DAMAGED.

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 96,353 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front WING ARCH CRASH DAMAGED.

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

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

ENGINE HEAVILY MISFIRING.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,107 miles

CRASH DAMAGE ON NSF WING AND CORNER. NO SHAPE OR LOOSE ITEMS.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT ARMS, ALL BUSHES SOFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER GASKET AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL X4 TYRES ON INNER EDGES, OSF & NSWF TYRES SHREDDING TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,106 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REARS. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CRASH DAMAGE ON NSF WING AND CORNER. NO SHAPE OR LOOSE ITEMS.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT ARMS, ALL BUSHES SOFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER GASKET AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL X4 TYRES ON INNER EDGES, OSF & NSWF TYRES SHREDDING TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2020 71,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,861 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,056 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,499 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 25,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,089 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 23,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A RSC 245/35/R18(88Y)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,283 miles

both front tyres worn edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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LF10 YLC is a 2010 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 56,047 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF10 YLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF10 YLC is a 2010 BMW 125, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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