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BK11 ZVC

2011 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,983 mi
Last recorded68,983 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 ZVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 68,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,099 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 66,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,966 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,282 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,355 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 46,808 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,017 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 35,883 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,828 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 28,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 15,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZVC is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK11 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

BK11 ZVC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is BK11 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK11 ZVC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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