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AK61 VWP

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,138 mi
Last recorded130,138 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VWP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 130,138 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 127,589 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 127,155 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake could do with adjusting as well (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 121,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 114,810 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 107,215 miles

Offside 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 98,538 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 91,012 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,886 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 80,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2453518xlrf budget fitted n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tpms warning on

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,980 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 72,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Covers/undertrays fitted

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

Rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,714 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 54,714 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,422 miles

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

Offside 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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AK61 VWP is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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