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OV10 VVR

2010 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,117 mi
Last recorded146,117 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12556,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 VVR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 146,117 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 146,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 136,306 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 136,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 123,099 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2023 123,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2022 113,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,317 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 95,452 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,267 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 80,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,764 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,226 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

windscreen stone chip zone A

Fail 15 Jul 2016 70,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

windscreen stone chip zone A

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 62,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 54,303 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,971 miles

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

front tyre treads perishing

wear in front brake discs

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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OV10 VVR is a 2010 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OV10 VVR, 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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OV10 VVR is a 2010 BMW 125, first registered on 3 June 2010.

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