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KS61 VKW

2011 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,368 mi
Last recorded125,368 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS61 VKW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 125,368 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2025 117,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 117,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 107,824 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot handle inop opens with key fob (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm mot limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm heavily worn edges Bridgestone Potenza 225/40/18 92 y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking not advisable to repair ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm Bridgestone Potenza 245/35/18 88y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 107,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush in hub for lower spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot handle inop opens with key fob (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm mot limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm heavily worn edges Bridgestone Potenza 225/40/18 92 y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking not advisable to repair ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm Bridgestone Potenza 245/35/18 88y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 94,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 65,467 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,073 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,135 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,380 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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KS61 VKW is a 2011 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KS61 VKW, 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 KS61 VKW registered?

KS61 VKW is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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