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YF59 BHU

2010 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,622 mi
Last recorded79,622 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BHU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 79,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,197 miles

surface rust on rear beam axle

Fail 22 Jul 2025 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

surface rust on rear beam axle

Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (215/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (215/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 69,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,111 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,657 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,480 miles

Rear brake pads getting low approx 2.5mm

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,493 miles

Front tyres bald on edges in places (also cracking in tread)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,400 miles

Front tyres starting to crack in tread (minor)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 51,400 miles

Front tyres starting to crack in tread (minor)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,353 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,505 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,619 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing edges

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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YF59 BHU is a 2010 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF59 BHU, 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 YF59 BHU registered?

YF59 BHU is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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