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JS61 BEL

2014 BMW 123

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,010 mi
Last recorded82,010 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS61 BEL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 82,010 miles

Central Front Power steering pump fractured on rack (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced taped over (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive from inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general underside corrosion

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2026 77,618 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 75,077 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 75,077 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ nsr of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 68,876 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 68,876 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 70,332 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 63,517 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,577 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Whole in intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 57,069 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 56,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 59,084 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wear on edges / on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 41,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,178 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 33,993 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,039 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 22,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,854 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 39,795 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 21,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 17,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,118 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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JS61 BEL is a 2014 BMW 123 in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JS61 BEL, 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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JS61 BEL is a 2014 BMW 123, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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