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AJ11 VZL

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,309 mi
Last recorded100,309 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 VZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 100,309 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 100,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2024 93,627 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + rear axle - surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2024 93,627 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + rear axle - surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 89,818 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,977 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2021 84,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,779 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,210 miles

tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,922 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,835 miles

osf and nsf tyres worn outer edges to mot limits

osr and nsr tyres close to tread limit

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 12,737 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 VZL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey 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 VZL, 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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What year was AJ11 VZL registered?

AJ11 VZL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is AJ11 VZL safe to buy?

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