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M28 CVA

2011 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,461 mi
Last recorded162,461 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 CVA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 162,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 162,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 151,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 151,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 141,672 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 141,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,315 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 131,315 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,558 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 116,201 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 116,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 110,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,042 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,220 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 60,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M28 CVA is a 2011 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M28 CVA, 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 M28 CVA registered?

M28 CVA is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 4 January 2011.

Is M28 CVA safe to buy?

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