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RK61 VTO

2011 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,566 mi
Last recorded175,566 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 VTO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 175,566 miles

Headlamp levelling message on dash

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 175,566 miles

Headlamp levelling message on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Bulb swelling causing reduced output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 167,672 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 167,671 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 161,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 29 Jul 2022 160,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 150,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 137,613 miles

n/s/r brake pads worn to excess

rear shock absorbers slight leak

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,815 miles

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

Nearside rear lower suspension rose bush has slight play

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 113,986 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 100,623 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,432 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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RK61 VTO is a 2011 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK61 VTO, 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 RK61 VTO registered?

RK61 VTO is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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