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BW56 TON

2011 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,666 mi
Last recorded108,666 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW56 TON
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 108,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Dec 2025 108,666 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly installed, repaired by tester (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Dec 2024 101,106 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 100,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 90,288 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear brake pads very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 90,240 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is likely to fail entire inside edge worn through cords into tyre casing 255/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear brake pads very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 72,045 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,841 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 57,898 miles

Front to Back brake pipes can't be inspected.[cover underneath]

Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x18w rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 41,253 miles

all tyres getting low on tread on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 24,428 miles

Under guards fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Dec 2014 16,850 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)

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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BW56 TON is a 2011 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW56 TON, 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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BW56 TON is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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