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AJ11 DVR

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,962 mi
Last recorded112,962 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 DVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 112,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 102,613 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 106,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracking / perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside washer not working but offside provides enough liquid

Pass 7 May 2024 102,010 miles

Nearside washer jet not working but offside provides sufficient fluid

Pass 17 Apr 2023 101,588 miles

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

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

noise in alternator belt pullies

screen washer jets slightly leaking under bonnet but delivering enough water to windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2023 101,588 miles

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

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

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

noise in alternator belt pullies

screen washer jets slightly leaking under bonnet but delivering enough water to windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2022 100,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 100,555 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,113 miles

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre out of shape

surface rust underneath

Fail 4 Nov 2020 98,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre out of shape

surface rust underneath

Pass 8 May 2019 93,480 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 83,897 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 83,897 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2017 76,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 69,861 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Wipers poor

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 9 May 2016 69,861 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Wipers poor

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 May 2015 59,893 miles

both front tyres worn on the outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,377 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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AJ11 DVR is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ11 DVR, 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 DVR is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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