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A55 HBY

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

109,890 mi
Last recorded109,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA55 HBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 109,890 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 109,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2026 172,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 172,929 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 100,197 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 100,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 166,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 86,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 159,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 153,568 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,283 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 153,407 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 69,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 146,318 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,740 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 123,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel hard to turn(not brake bind) poss wheel bearing/axle

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 123,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,012 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 58,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 117,755 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,082 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front and rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front and rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,444 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 110,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 110,450 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,672 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,763 miles

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,397 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 19,397 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 19,054 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,152 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,474 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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A55 HBY is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A55 HBY, 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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A55 HBY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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