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AL51 DOL

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,042 mi
Last recorded115,042 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 DOL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 115,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,470 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 78,570 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 78,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,520 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,122 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,101 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,371 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AL51 DOL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AL51 DOL, 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 AL51 DOL registered?

AL51 DOL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AL51 DOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 DOL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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