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BT11 VEX

2011 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,065 mi
Last recorded124,065 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 VEX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 124,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,802 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 114,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached BOLT LOOSE/NUT IS MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 106,714 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 106,713 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,593 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 90,593 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,464 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,464 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,412 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 60,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,471 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 57,397 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,140 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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BT11 VEX is a 2011 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT11 VEX, 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 BT11 VEX registered?

BT11 VEX is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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