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M20 CTO

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,268 mi
Last recorded189,268 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 CTO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 189,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 177,522 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 169,654 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 164,760 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 164,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 156,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,438 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 145,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 133,469 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,268 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,863 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,738 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 71,411 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to chords on shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M20 CTO is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M20 CTO, 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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What year was M20 CTO registered?

M20 CTO is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 3 December 2010.

Is M20 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 CTO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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