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BJ11 EKD

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,733 mi
Last recorded139,733 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 EKD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,733 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 139,533 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 126,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords replace A,S,A,P (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged flat spot across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,059 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,478 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 108,685 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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,051 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 7 Nov 2018 74,209 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread and on markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread and on markers (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,906 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 39,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,059 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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BJ11 EKD is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver 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 BJ11 EKD, 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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BJ11 EKD is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2011.

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