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BG61 POH

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,511 mi
Last recorded157,511 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 POH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 157,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp has condensation

Pass 16 Oct 2024 148,797 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have mishappen

Pass 18 Oct 2023 138,790 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/45/17w ()

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

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

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

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

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

clean emissions tests

damage to nearside rear bumper corner

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2023 138,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most front arm (ball joint facing down) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/45/17w ()

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

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

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

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

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

clean emissions tests

damage to nearside rear bumper corner

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2022 127,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 113,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,153 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,126 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,471 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,232 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,703 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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BG61 POH is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG61 POH, 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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BG61 POH is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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