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SC59 LVS

2010 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,545 mi
Last recorded169,545 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12556,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 LVS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 169,545 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 169,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 164,402 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,106 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 138,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 125,423 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 115,580 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 115,576 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,593 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel lines

Fail 15 Jan 2020 109,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 19 Jan 2019 92,562 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 74,072 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 65,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,287 miles

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

engine cover doesn't allow a full check of some components

items removed from driver's view before test

undertray doesn't allow a full check of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,890 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,294 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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SC59 LVS is a 2010 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SC59 LVS, 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 SC59 LVS registered?

SC59 LVS is a 2010 BMW 125, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is SC59 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 LVS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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