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S3 CPS

2011 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,507 mi
Last recorded93,507 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 CPS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 93,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s rear shock dust cover broken from bump stop

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2024 90,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 83,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2020 73,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,368 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,133 miles

under tray damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,312 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 44,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 33,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S3 CPS is a 2011 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S3 CPS, 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 S3 CPS registered?

S3 CPS is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is S3 CPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 CPS shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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