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RE61 ORW

2011 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,390 mi
Last recorded171,390 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 ORW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 171,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords dirt in cut cant see cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 158,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 158,539 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 138,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 138,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,146 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 133,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn off shoulder to wire on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 126,864 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 126,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 118,583 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,576 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 108,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 102,242 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 102,214 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 102,214 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 102,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 92,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,284 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,352 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,351 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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RE61 ORW is a 2011 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RE61 ORW, 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 RE61 ORW registered?

RE61 ORW is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is RE61 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 ORW shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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