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BE11 RDE

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,006 mi
Last recorded146,006 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE11 RDE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 146,006 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 146,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 134,540 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,290 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 123,290 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,998 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 5 May 2021 96,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 96,267 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,289 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,888 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 77,888 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,417 miles

Front BONNET CATCH STIFF OPERATION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 69,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front BONNET CATCH STIFF OPERATION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,607 miles

emissions too clean to record

oil level low

Pass 15 May 2014 35,009 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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BE11 RDE is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BE11 RDE, 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 BE11 RDE registered?

BE11 RDE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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