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AM05 FUN

2011 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,889 mi
Last recorded74,889 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 FUN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,889 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 74,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 73,629 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 73,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 72,032 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 69,842 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor foaling drive shaft

Fail 4 Jul 2022 69,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor foaling drive shaft

Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,605 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,724 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,607 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2017 42,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,107 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,517 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 19,122 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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AM05 FUN is a 2011 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 71,881 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 AM05 FUN, 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 15 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM05 FUN registered?

AM05 FUN is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is AM05 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM05 FUN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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