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YF10 VLN

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,813 mi
Last recorded100,813 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 VLN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 86,658 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Dec 2023 75,010 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 68,180 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 68,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside brake performance lagging in operation on parking brake

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on both disc inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin None Urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,329 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,690 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,051 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)

Pass 20 May 2014 24,113 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,239 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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YF10 VLN is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF10 VLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF10 VLN registered?

YF10 VLN is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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The MOT history for YF10 VLN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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