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LG04 PUP

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,782 mi
Last recorded134,782 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 PUP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 134,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 127,578 miles

Both rear under tank brace bars insecure

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2025 127,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both rear under tank brace bars insecure

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 120,459 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear. swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 120,459 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear. swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield for fuel tank insecure

Pass 18 May 2023 111,530 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 111,530 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative Both (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 18 May 2023 111,530 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 108,072 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,363 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 92,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,558 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 80,361 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,764 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 54,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing between tread bars.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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LG04 PUP is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG04 PUP, 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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LG04 PUP is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 22 September 2010.

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