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CO51 GGY

2011 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,352 mi
Last recorded113,352 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO51 GGY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 113,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses to rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exactly on limit - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 101,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,063 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 91,059 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2021 87,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,253 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 85,253 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,449 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 77,448 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Large sticker across top of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,397 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 59,534 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2017 57,142 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,479 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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CO51 GGY is a 2011 BMW 123 in Blue 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 CO51 GGY, 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 CO51 GGY registered?

CO51 GGY is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is CO51 GGY safe to buy?

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