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BL11 FPV

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,856 mi
Last recorded102,856 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 FPV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 102,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 90,832 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,578 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 81,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Sharp edges exposed (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,522 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Differential is corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Manufactures covers fitted

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,110 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2019 76,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,390 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,827 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 65,827 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,478 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 41,070 miles

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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BL11 FPV is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL11 FPV, 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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BL11 FPV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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