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YK11 XRE

2011 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,834 mi
Last recorded152,834 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 XRE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 152,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre stepped on inside

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 143,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 143,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 132,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear very slight play detected at wheel

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 132,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear very slight play detected at wheel

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 123,161 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,567 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 113,447 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (ALMOST THROUGH TO CORDS) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (ALMOST THROUGH TO CORDS) (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber mount between prop & diff split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres almost through to cords on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2020 111,487 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 111,464 miles

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

Minor chips in windscreen

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,749 miles

Brake pad warning on screen & light on, Fluid & pads OK, O/S/R pad wear sensors wiring damaged

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,325 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,332 miles

Both front tyres perished/splitting in tread area

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (Inner almost through to cords) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,110 miles

Brake Pad Waring Light On

Engine Cover Fitted

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under Shield Fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 69,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake Pad Waring Light On

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under Shield Fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,809 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,461 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,394 miles

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

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

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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YK11 XRE is a 2011 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YK11 XRE, 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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YK11 XRE is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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