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RL11 SAB

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,940 mi
Last recorded85,940 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL11 SAB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 85,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 85,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 85,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,199 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,629 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover adrift

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 71,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 65,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 65,903 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured bar snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 56,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 51,253 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,889 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,957 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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RL11 SAB is a 2011 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RL11 SAB, 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 RL11 SAB registered?

RL11 SAB is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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