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YC11 VNV

2011 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VNV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,793 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 47,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 39,569 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 33,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,802 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 27,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,102 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,067 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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YC11 VNV is a 2011 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YC11 VNV, 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 YC11 VNV registered?

YC11 VNV is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is YC11 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 VNV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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