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K123 LYE

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,064 mi
Last recorded130,064 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 LYE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 130,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 122,995 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 122,981 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp needs replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,953 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 79,386 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 70,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,206 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,825 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 58,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,939 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 37,930 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,940 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2015 27,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner egde

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,951 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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K123 LYE is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 71,376 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K123 LYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K123 LYE registered?

K123 LYE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is K123 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 LYE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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