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AO11 ERY

2011 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,111 mi
Last recorded138,111 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 ERY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 138,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,872 miles

all 4tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear indicator bulbs slight off coulour

Fail 13 Dec 2024 129,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm outer arm has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel binding

all 4tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear indicator bulbs slight off coulour

nearside rear pad outer pad wearing more than offside rear pad

Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,940 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,223 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,938 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,702 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 72,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 63,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,379 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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AO11 ERY is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AO11 ERY, 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 AO11 ERY registered?

AO11 ERY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is AO11 ERY safe to buy?

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