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AJ11 AEK

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

198,221 mi
Last recorded198,221 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 AEK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 198,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching sensor wire on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 186,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 174,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 161,312 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 148,413 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 138,133 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 29 Mar 2021 138,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 127,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,172 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 103,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1g)

Front offside and nearside tyres perished and cracking

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,335 miles

Front tyres perished and cracking

Nearside Rear has a nail in the tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,239 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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AJ11 AEK is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ11 AEK, 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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AJ11 AEK is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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