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B7 EMV

2011 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,839 mi
Last recorded105,839 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 EMV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 105,839 miles

exhaust hitting rear cross member

Pass 2 Jun 2025 98,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 98,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 90,948 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,809 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 76,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 72,156 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 72,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,169 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' found small chip in swept area (8.3.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

rear pads have low material

Fail 31 May 2016 46,534 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low nsf headlamp (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low osf headlamp (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' found small chip in swept area (8.3.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

rear pads have low material

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,784 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B7 EMV is a 2011 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B7 EMV, 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 B7 EMV registered?

B7 EMV is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 15 August 2011.

Is B7 EMV safe to buy?

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