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S321 WNY

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,055 mi
Last recorded153,055 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 WNY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 153,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 147,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 139,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 131,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 122,287 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 117,319 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 117,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,020 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 104,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,399 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,951 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 92,951 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,417 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 82,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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S321 WNY 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 70.6%.

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 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 S321 WNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S321 WNY registered?

S321 WNY is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is S321 WNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S321 WNY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S321 WNY have outstanding finance?

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