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DV61 LWL

2011 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,482 mi
Last recorded150,482 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 LWL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 150,482 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 150,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 139,331 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Dec 2023 139,182 miles

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & EDGES 245/35*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 129,939 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & EDGES 245/35*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,874 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Fail 22 Nov 2021 122,839 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet difficult to open

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,362 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 99,566 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 May 2018 85,475 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 24 May 2018 85,299 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge and cut ,outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 May 2017 73,879 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner surface

Pass 25 May 2016 69,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 69,373 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 56,727 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,158 miles

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

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

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

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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DV61 LWL is a 2011 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV61 LWL, 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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DV61 LWL is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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