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AJ11 WBA

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 72,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 69,232 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,526 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 60,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,982 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 49,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,600 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 19,910 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,983 miles

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

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 WBA 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 80%.

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 WBA, 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 WBA registered?

AJ11 WBA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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