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MK11 SZU

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,306 mi
Last recorded140,306 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 SZU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 140,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 140,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,954 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 121,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 111,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect The nearside rear & offside front shocks have light misting (5.3.2 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light & fuel level lights are on

Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive The rear axle diff has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,435 miles

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Oil leak, but not excessive The rear axle diff is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & underbody has covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 103,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust mounting bracket has broken of the exhaust pipe just forward of the rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive The rear axle diff is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & underbody has covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,872 miles

Nearside front brake pad wear warning wire was rubbing against the wheel secured wire with a cable tie

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,993 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,609 miles

stone chip to windscreen

unable to clearly check rear seats and components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,468 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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MK11 SZU is a 2011 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MK11 SZU, 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 MK11 SZU registered?

MK11 SZU is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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