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YF59 CWA

2010 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,658 mi
Last recorded132,658 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 CWA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 132,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also offside attached bracket excessively corroded but not affecting sub-frame security or strength (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 128,770 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 126,189 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 124,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,153 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 119,153 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 113,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,757 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured by excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front-most attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 102,127 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,229 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,971 miles

Offside Offside front tyre smooth inside edge raised tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,283 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres have deep cuts in inner sidewalls (advise replacement)

o/s front road wheel damaged

rear tyres wearing very low

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,488 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 CWA is a 2010 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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