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AY51 EXY

2014 BMW 123

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,223 mi
Last recorded114,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EXY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 114,223 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 180,825 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 111,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 175,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 167,936 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,588 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 93,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 156,946 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 156,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,853 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 74,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Oct 2021 74,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 148,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 101,735 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 10 Nov 2016 101,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,453 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 94,443 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AY51 EXY is a 2014 BMW 123 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY51 EXY, 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 12 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY51 EXY registered?

AY51 EXY is a 2014 BMW 123, first registered on 16 September 2014.

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The MOT history for AY51 EXY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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