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R3 SCW

2010 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,907 mi
Last recorded157,907 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12556,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 SCW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 157,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 144,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 130,038 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,188 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 117,182 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,367 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,258 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 87,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,994 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,566 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,410 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 34,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,952 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,261 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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R3 SCW is a 2010 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R3 SCW, 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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What year was R3 SCW registered?

R3 SCW is a 2010 BMW 125, first registered on 4 June 2010.

Is R3 SCW safe to buy?

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