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YOW 1J

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,516 mi
Last recorded71,516 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOW 1J
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 71,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 68,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 64,210 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 61,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 58,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 54,677 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 52,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 44,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 41,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,764 miles

cracks between treads on front tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,802 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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YOW 1J is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YOW 1J, 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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What year was YOW 1J registered?

YOW 1J is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 4 March 2010.

Is YOW 1J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOW 1J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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