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PK10 VZW

2010 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,235 mi
Last recorded125,235 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12556,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK10 VZW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025 125,235 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray missing

Pass 1 Oct 2024 121,730 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,671 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 120,671 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 116,315 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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))

osf/nsf suspension control arm inner bush has slight free play

osr/nsr brake pads getting low

osr/nsr suspension control arm upper bush has slight free play

Pass 16 Apr 2021 109,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,461 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,834 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre worn unevenly, tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2017 68,577 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn unevenly, tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing uneven

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,249 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,814 miles

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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PK10 VZW is a 2010 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK10 VZW, 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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PK10 VZW is a 2010 BMW 125, first registered on 8 April 2010.

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