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W800 ALE

2010 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,601 mi
Last recorded162,601 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW800 ALE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 162,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 159,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2025 159,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 154,142 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 145,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 142,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN IN SIDE AND INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 134,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 128,847 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 128,847 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 116,516 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,138 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 103,138 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,957 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 52,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,235 miles

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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W800 ALE is a 2010 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W800 ALE, 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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W800 ALE is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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