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YK61 OCB

2011 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 57,496 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 57,496 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 56,653 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 56,653 miles

Nearside Front Electronic braking system warning device inoperative BRAKE PADS WEAR SENSOR BROKEN (1.7 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 55,644 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 55,644 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 53,440 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 51,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 46,742 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 42,772 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,456 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,978 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,673 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 10,358 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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YK61 OCB is a 2011 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OCB, 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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What year was YK61 OCB registered?

YK61 OCB is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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