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BG60 NEF

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,573 mi
Last recorded135,573 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG60 NEF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 135,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 126,947 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 126,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 10 May 2023 117,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 106,063 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 101,529 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre perishing in tread grooves

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 May 2020 98,538 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,855 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension front middle arms inner bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre bold inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

some damage to engine under tray

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,916 miles

some wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,985 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and at 2mm tread in the center

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,371 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,460 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,340 miles

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

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

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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BG60 NEF is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG60 NEF, 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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BG60 NEF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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