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BK11 LBU

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,294 mi
Last recorded170,294 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 LBU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 170,294 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Back box missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted limiting access to view

Pass 23 Aug 2024 158,598 miles

Back box missing

Pass 17 Aug 2023 148,220 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 134,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 120,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2021 120,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 110,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,355 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,232 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 72,608 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,335 miles

Offside Rear Inner stabiliser arm bush slight play

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,776 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,215 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,082 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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BK11 LBU is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BK11 LBU, 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 BK11 LBU registered?

BK11 LBU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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