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GY02 LEW

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,597 mi
Last recorded116,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 LEW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2025 116,597 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 111,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,706 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,024 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 73,457 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,953 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,570 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,153 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 23,753 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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GY02 LEW is a 2011 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY02 LEW, 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 GY02 LEW registered?

GY02 LEW is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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