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C5 CTM

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CTM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 118,235 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 118,235 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 111,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 103,696 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,759 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,451 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 69,305 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 69,300 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys both sides (215/40x18 re050a rft) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys (245/35x18 re050a rft) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,444 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 54,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,374 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,799 miles

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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C5 CTM is a 2011 BMW 123 in Black 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 C5 CTM, 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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C5 CTM is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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