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YK10 VKT

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 VKT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,239 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Apr 2025 86,191 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 81,522 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Really bad, On limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 81,518 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Really bad, On limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 78,298 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,471 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 67,659 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,516 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 60,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,205 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear inner edge wearing thin

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,357 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected no print out

Pass 7 May 2013 18,104 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 18,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YK10 VKT is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK10 VKT, 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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YK10 VKT is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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