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Y3 GFH

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,873 mi
Last recorded136,873 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 GFH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 136,873 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 129,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 126,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 115,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 30 May 2023 115,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2022 112,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,237 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 79,841 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,376 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 75,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges strongly advise replacement

emissions passed,too low to obtain printout

osr tyre wearing inner edge

underside dirty partially obscuring veiw

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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Y3 GFH is a 2011 BMW 123 in Black 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 Y3 GFH, 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 Y3 GFH registered?

Y3 GFH is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is Y3 GFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 GFH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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