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W222 TAN

2010 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,427 mi
Last recorded104,427 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW222 TAN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 104,427 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,215 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,212 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 87,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 83,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 73,872 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer tread edges

Pass 24 May 2018 68,240 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 68,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,864 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,454 miles

245/35/18

advise front inner pads getting low

advise rear pads getting

Fail 23 Aug 2016 58,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

245/35/18

advise front inner pads getting low

advise rear pads getting

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,228 miles

all tyres wearing on edges o/s/f only just legal 1.6mm

Fail 24 Aug 2015 51,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing on edges o/s/f only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,852 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,350 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W222 TAN is a 2010 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W222 TAN, 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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What year was W222 TAN registered?

W222 TAN is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 5 June 2010.

Is W222 TAN safe to buy?

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