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AK61 UPS

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,662 mi
Last recorded140,662 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 UPS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 140,662 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 122,040 miles

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

Parking brake reading low

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 122,040 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake reading low

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 103,762 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,045 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

tpms light on

Fail 14 Nov 2020 102,045 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

tpms light on

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,535 miles

Moisture in the n/s headlamp

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,466 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,702 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 30,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,713 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 UPS is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 UPS registered?

AK61 UPS is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is AK61 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 UPS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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