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B11 SHD

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,928 mi
Last recorded104,928 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 SHD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jul 2025 99,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 94,878 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 94,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 89,558 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BADLY CONDENSATED.. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources VERY DIM.. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,893 miles

both front tyres

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 52,635 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,903 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 36,282 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 36,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 26,888 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,877 miles

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

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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B11 SHD is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue 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 B11 SHD, 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 B11 SHD registered?

B11 SHD is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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The MOT history for B11 SHD 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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