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AJ11 OVD

2011 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,872 mi
Last recorded129,872 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 OVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 129,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 20 Jan 2026 129,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 12 Feb 2025 127,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 124,124 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,180 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 120,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated to white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 114,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Abs and brake pad sensor wires slightly insecure clips broken

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 114,003 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Abs and brake pad sensor wires slightly insecure clips broken

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 87,437 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 72,251 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 72,251 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 66,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 53,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,577 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,047 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 OVD is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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