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AU11 RVC

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,496 mi
Last recorded135,496 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 RVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 135,496 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 135,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 128,005 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 128,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 118,650 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 118,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 111,309 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner an outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 96,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 96,711 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,711 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,711 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 79,934 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 79,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,859 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 72,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 59,400 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU11 RVC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU11 RVC, 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 AU11 RVC registered?

AU11 RVC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for AU11 RVC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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