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YS59 HCP

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,886 mi
Last recorded167,886 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 HCP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 167,886 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 167,886 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 161,983 miles

underbody covers fitted

washers not very good

Pass 3 Nov 2022 153,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 127,114 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 107,687 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 93,392 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 76,768 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)

engine cover and under trays fitted

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 May 2016 64,014 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

Pass 14 May 2015 49,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on the legal limit

Fail 5 May 2015 48,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 30 May 2014 33,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,757 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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YS59 HCP is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS59 HCP, 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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YS59 HCP is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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