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EW04 OOK

2011 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,837 mi
Last recorded110,837 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW04 OOK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 110,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 103,161 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 103,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2024 96,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,482 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 89,481 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,629 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 79,629 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,100 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 64,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 57,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,371 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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EW04 OOK is a 2011 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EW04 OOK, 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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EW04 OOK is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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