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SP60 VLA

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 VLA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,379 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 97,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,472 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 96,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 94,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 94,540 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,769 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 91,766 miles

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,227 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 88,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 76,910 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 76,908 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 67,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 65,145 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 61,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,204 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 60,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

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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SP60 VLA is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP60 VLA, 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.

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SP60 VLA is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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