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BJ11 UYY

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

264,095 mi
Last recorded264,095 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 UYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 264,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 264,095 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 254,682 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 248,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 244,188 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 233,808 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective mounting separated ()

oil level just above minimum

Fail 21 Feb 2022 233,808 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective mounting separated ()

oil level just above minimum

Pass 8 Feb 2021 226,356 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 220,579 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 220,579 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 200,862 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 200,862 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 172,224 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 138,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 138,417 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2016 112,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,178 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

right front tyre worn on edge.

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 UYY is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYY, 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 UYY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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