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GE05 FFE

2011 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,877 mi
Last recorded126,877 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE05 FFE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 126,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,884 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 118,873 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,216 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,101 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,350 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 41,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

diesel to clean for test

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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GE05 FFE is a 2011 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GE05 FFE, 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 GE05 FFE registered?

GE05 FFE is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is GE05 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GE05 FFE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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