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AO61 PVV

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,149 mi
Last recorded127,149 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 PVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 127,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 127,149 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 121,802 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 115,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 109,122 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 109,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 101,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 94,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,656 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 62,871 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 48,033 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,912 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,795 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO61 PVV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AO61 PVV, 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 AO61 PVV registered?

AO61 PVV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is AO61 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 PVV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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