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L26 DEC

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,349 mi
Last recorded113,349 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 DEC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 113,349 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 113,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 107,554 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 102,291 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 102,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,034 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 98,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,193 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,390 miles

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

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Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,358 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 28,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,995 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 15,328 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 15,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre's cracking inbetween tread's

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre's wearing inner & outter edge

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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L26 DEC is a 2011 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L26 DEC, 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 L26 DEC registered?

L26 DEC is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is L26 DEC safe to buy?

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