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ET11 HOW

2011 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,557 mi
Last recorded110,557 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 HOW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 110,557 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 98,578 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 98,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,362 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 93,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,001 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,264 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x two (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,808 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,124 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,142 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,303 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,751 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,573 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 27,567 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,400 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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ET11 HOW is a 2011 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 ET11 HOW, 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 ET11 HOW registered?

ET11 HOW is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is ET11 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET11 HOW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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