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YK61 LVD

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,772 mi
Last recorded56,772 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LVD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,772 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/subframe mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 56,762 miles

Central Inner Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/subframe mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 55,810 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,550 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 37,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,416 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 28,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,429 miles

front tyres starting to perish in between tread

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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YK61 LVD 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 80%.

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 YK61 LVD, 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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YK61 LVD is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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