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AL05 TOM

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,541 mi
Last recorded101,541 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 TOM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 101,541 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,335 miles

COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE HOSES

Fail 20 Mar 2025 100,335 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE HOSES

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,173 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,447 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,084 miles

bind on o/s/r wheel/brake

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,966 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 67,965 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 63,749 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,300 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 41,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,121 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,691 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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AL05 TOM is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver 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 AL05 TOM, 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 AL05 TOM registered?

AL05 TOM is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is AL05 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL05 TOM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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