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LV10 UST

2010 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,900 mi
Last recorded175,900 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12556,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 UST
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 175,900 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 175,895 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 173,628 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads are thin but not excessive (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 166,617 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 166,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 159,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 154,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,988 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 123,011 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,489 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 101,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,467 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 42,808 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 42,808 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2014 28,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 27,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 19,772 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 19,031 miles

crack in screen

n/s/f tyre cracking in treads / wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

Fail 29 May 2013 19,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

crack in screen

n/s/f tyre cracking in treads / wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

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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LV10 UST is a 2010 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV10 UST, 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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LV10 UST is a 2010 BMW 125, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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