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AK61 KUP

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,056 mi
Last recorded103,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 KUP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 103,056 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated but pads in serviceable condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 out edge worn and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 103,056 miles

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated but pads in serviceable condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 out edge worn and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 83,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,274 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Jun 2023 79,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,791 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 20 Jul 2022 72,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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 5 Feb 2021 65,309 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

tpms warning

Fail 5 Feb 2021 65,309 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

tpms warning

Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,346 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,134 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 32,371 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,907 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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AK61 KUP is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK61 KUP, 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 AK61 KUP registered?

AK61 KUP is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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