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B18 TTN

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,022 mi
Last recorded106,022 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 TTN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 106,022 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 106,022 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 97,478 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 92,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 26 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking oil

engine cover x bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 17 Jun 2021 74,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,492 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear both sides of bumper sticking out

Fail 27 Jul 2020 72,492 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear both sides of bumper sticking out

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size (225.45.R 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,249 miles

Front engine/under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,732 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 48,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,341 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 43,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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B18 TTN is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B18 TTN, 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 B18 TTN registered?

B18 TTN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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