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18 PB

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,060 mi
Last recorded68,060 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 PB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 68,060 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,224 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 60,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 54,411 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,154 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. n/s/r tyre on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2019 38,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 30,305 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 25,699 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 25,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,024 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 15,164 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 10,592 miles

nearside front tyre cut

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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18 PB is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 71,376 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 PB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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18 PB is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is 18 PB safe to buy?

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