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Y123 JBT

2010 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,261 mi
Last recorded137,261 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 JBT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 137,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 133,733 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 133,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 129,528 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 129,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 124,456 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 124,456 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 121,070 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 121,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,445 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight unit has moisture within unit. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 110,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,280 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 102,280 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,104 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,728 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,497 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 54,500 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,226 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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Y123 JBT is a 2010 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y123 JBT, 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 Y123 JBT registered?

Y123 JBT is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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The MOT history for Y123 JBT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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