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LC55 FLY

2011 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,408 mi
Last recorded117,408 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 FLY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 117,408 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 117,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim has previously been repaired

Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers underside of car restrict view of testable items

Fail 12 Sep 2024 114,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers underside of car restrict view of testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2023 111,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear tread wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2022 108,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,220 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 100,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,315 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 95,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,457 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 78,643 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 78,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 71,404 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 62,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,512 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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LC55 FLY is a 2011 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC55 FLY, 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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LC55 FLY is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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