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BF11 KWL

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,756 mi
Last recorded190,756 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 KWL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 190,756 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2024 178,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 167,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 162,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

stone chip in screen

Fail 25 Feb 2022 162,526 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Mar 2021 159,740 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 3 Mar 2021 159,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

wipers poor

Pass 2 Mar 2020 156,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

zero emissions no print out

Fail 2 Mar 2020 156,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

zero emissions no print out

Pass 14 Feb 2019 142,101 miles

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

covers over testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2018 127,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

covers over testable items

Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,413 miles

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

covers over testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

emissions too clean to be detected

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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BF11 KWL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF11 KWL, 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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BF11 KWL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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