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BG11 FGX

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,581 mi
Last recorded62,581 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FGX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 62,581 miles

Chips in windscreen.

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 62,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chips in windscreen.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 58,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer treads and perishing between treads, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer treads and perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Three chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 58,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer treads and perishing between treads, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer treads and perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Three chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 54,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 54,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,730 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 40,756 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 35,078 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,445 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2016 22,895 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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,532 miles

front tyres cracking in treads

rear tyres cracking in treads

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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BG11 FGX is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG11 FGX, 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 BG11 FGX registered?

BG11 FGX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is BG11 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 FGX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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