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GV11 BYB

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 BYB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 128,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 123,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 123,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 114,664 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 105,215 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,812 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,208 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,557 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,478 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,034 miles

undershields fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 50,862 miles

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

front discs lipped

n/s/f shock absorber buffer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,335 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 40,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GV11 BYB is a 2011 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GV11 BYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV11 BYB registered?

GV11 BYB is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is GV11 BYB safe to buy?

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