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YF59 BYN

2010 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,392 mi
Last recorded126,392 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BYN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 126,392 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated metal boot clamp / plate deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Jan 2026 126,387 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated metal boot clamp / plate deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Jan 2025 117,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 115,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad warning sensor broken/adrift (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 95,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad warning sensor broken/adrift (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,886 miles

covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,783 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,758 miles

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

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

covers on floor/engine

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 64,192 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,610 miles

covers on floors and engine

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 53,543 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,646 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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YF59 BYN is a 2010 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YF59 BYN, 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 BYN registered?

YF59 BYN is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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