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AO11 NLR

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,907 mi
Last recorded203,907 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 NLR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 203,907 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

propshaft rear rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2024 192,439 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 192,439 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 177,213 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 157,867 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 157,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,714 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 133,714 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,858 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,741 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,131 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,418 miles

Cracking to left front tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Cracking to left front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,251 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,126 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,856 miles

Slight wear to both front tyre outer edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AO11 NLR is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO11 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

AO11 NLR is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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