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AV11 AOA

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,788 mi
Last recorded127,788 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 AOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 127,788 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 119,708 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 111,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,336 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 20 Dec 2021 96,214 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 215/35 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 86,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 215/35 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 77,675 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 66,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 57,419 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 57,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,431 miles

Full length under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,749 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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AV11 AOA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV11 AOA, 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 AV11 AOA registered?

AV11 AOA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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