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HY61 HHB

2011 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,100 mi
Last recorded126,100 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 HHB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 126,100 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 126,089 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,946 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in and out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 120,943 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in and out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 115,736 miles

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possibly rack end ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 110,572 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 110,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,098 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen cracked but out of zone a

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,757 miles

Front Crack in windscreen but out of drivers view

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,162 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 76,156 miles

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

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

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,603 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,541 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,823 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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HY61 HHB is a 2011 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY61 HHB, 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 HY61 HHB registered?

HY61 HHB is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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