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A5 CKO

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,460 mi
Last recorded118,460 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 118,460 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 95,804 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 95,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 53,564 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 52,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 50,543 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 49,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,726 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 38,212 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 27,724 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 18,672 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A5 CKO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A5 CKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 CKO registered?

A5 CKO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is A5 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CKO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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