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BM56 DAV

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,234 mi
Last recorded164,234 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 DAV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 164,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 152,168 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 144,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 144,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 137,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 133,455 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 133,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,908 miles

Nearside Front slight play in suspension strut upper mounting

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,525 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 122,256 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,486 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,161 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on the inner shoulders

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively judder (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor damaged

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

Rear tyres worn smooth on the outer shoulders

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BM56 DAV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BM56 DAV, 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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What year was BM56 DAV registered?

BM56 DAV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 24 February 2011.

Is BM56 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM56 DAV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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