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Y13 MGC

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,767 mi
Last recorded280,767 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 MGC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 280,767 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 280,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 169,450 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 161,770 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 161,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe unattached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 148,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 139,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in side wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 139,816 miles

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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in side wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 127,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 127,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on both edges about to expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall near wheel damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on both edges about to expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 114,243 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine covers and undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside front alloy wheel and tyre slighty damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and undertrays

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and undertrays

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres 3.mm and edges worn

o/s/r tyre close to limit,edges worn and sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,659 miles

Emissions not detected

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,406 miles

Emissions too clean for analzyer to detect

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y13 MGC is a 2011 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y13 MGC, 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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Y13 MGC is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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