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D8 VSO

2011 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,921 mi
Last recorded108,921 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 VSO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 108,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,583 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm front bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 129,581 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm front bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 123,355 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres worn out of shape , recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 102,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,492 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 114,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 95,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,144 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both are damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,399 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,664 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,788 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,279 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 77,279 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,572 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,972 miles

Under tray fitted obstructing full view

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,685 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,793 miles

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

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,203 miles

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 0mm, rest 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 52,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 0mm, rest 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,018 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,490 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,599 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 36,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,875 miles

NSR tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,487 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,936 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 22,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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D8 VSO is a 2011 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D8 VSO, 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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D8 VSO is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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