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BA03 MCG

2011 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,795 mi
Last recorded128,795 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 MCG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 128,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 121,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 100,604 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 100,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp configured for left hand drive car (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp configured for left hand drive car (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 89,391 miles

Minor chips to windscreen.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 89,385 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on, O/S/R sensor wire damaged.

Front Exhaust clamp damaged.

Minor chips to windscreen.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust clamp deteriorated but secure

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,552 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,217 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 30,648 miles

child seats fitted to rear

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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BA03 MCG is a 2011 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BA03 MCG, 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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BA03 MCG is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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