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A15 LXR

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,566 mi
Last recorded124,566 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LXR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 124,566 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear lower arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 109,629 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear very low (5.2.3 (e))

small chip front windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2024 109,626 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear very low (5.2.3 (e))

small chip front windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2022 174,777 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 164,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 146,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2019 124,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2017 79,517 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,188 miles

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 5 Jan 2015 47,078 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,738 miles

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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A15 LXR is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A15 LXR, 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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What year was A15 LXR registered?

A15 LXR is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2011.

Is A15 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 LXR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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