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BF61 LNN

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 LNN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 86,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 78,642 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 78,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 73,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 73,528 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 62,744 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 52,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Tread Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Tread Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 52,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Tread Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Tread Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 48,593 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 44,598 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 May 2017 26,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 26,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,997 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 13,354 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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BF61 LNN is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF61 LNN, 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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BF61 LNN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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