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YF59 LJN

2010 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,061 mi
Last recorded161,061 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 161,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 161,061 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 154,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 154,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 146,973 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 146,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,029 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Nov 2019 84,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,025 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 59,974 miles

Front BRAKE PADS LOW

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,979 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,327 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,775 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 LJN is a 2010 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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