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LS61 XLO

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,825 mi
Last recorded143,825 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 XLO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 143,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 140,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 140,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 136,443 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2023 131,844 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 131,836 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 131,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 125,557 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 125,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,940 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 113,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,423 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 98,510 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,495 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,284 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 80,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,353 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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LS61 XLO 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 76.5%.

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 LS61 XLO, 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 LS61 XLO registered?

LS61 XLO is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is LS61 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 XLO 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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