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L23 PCC

2011 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,958 mi
Last recorded79,958 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 PCC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 79,958 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 78,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,169 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,204 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 62,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 54,135 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 53,968 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 50,398 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 43,983 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 43,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 32,066 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,401 miles

Emissions clean

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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L23 PCC is a 2011 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L23 PCC, 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 L23 PCC registered?

L23 PCC is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is L23 PCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 PCC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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