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YF59 SXL

2010 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,112 mi
Last recorded148,112 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 148,112 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 139,435 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 139,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 132,725 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 122,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 122,175 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDES (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDES (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 119,301 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels have a nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,654 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 20 Jul 2017 114,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

low tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 May 2016 102,327 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 102,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,452 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,247 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)

wipers poor

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 SXL is a 2010 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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