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N111 PYG

2014 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 PYG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 134,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 133,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear axel slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2024 119,841 miles

all under body covered in mud front/ back

Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 104,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocking/slightly mishaped

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

Offside Rear tyre tread blocking/slightly mishaped

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,591 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 87,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended remove item stuck in seatbelt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,569 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,231 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre 2.1mm

Fail 8 Jan 2020 57,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre 2.1mm

Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,040 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 43,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,022 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,811 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,235 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 15,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,890 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,563 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 38,563 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced FRONT AND REAR (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background FRONT AND REAR (6.3.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N111 PYG is a 2014 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N111 PYG, 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 12 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N111 PYG registered?

N111 PYG is a 2014 BMW 123, first registered on 6 January 2014.

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