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YK10 KZU

2010 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,354 mi
Last recorded166,354 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12556,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 KZU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 166,354 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 163,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 156,146 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 147,383 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 147,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 140,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 133,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 121,519 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 112,134 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 112,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 104,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 104,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 93,685 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,132 miles

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

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)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner & outer edges advise replacement

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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YK10 KZU is a 2010 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 56,047 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK10 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK10 KZU is a 2010 BMW 125, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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