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YF10 VAH

2010 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,002 mi
Last recorded57,002 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12556,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 VAH
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 57,002 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 53,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 53,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 51,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 47,088 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,903 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 34,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 30,169 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,395 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 23,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,412 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 20,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,944 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,297 miles

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

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

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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YF10 VAH is a 2010 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YF10 VAH, 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 YF10 VAH registered?

YF10 VAH is a 2010 BMW 125, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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