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BM56 VAL

2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,148 mi
Last recorded42,148 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser56,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 VAL
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 42,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 40,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 38,349 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 36,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking/perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,065 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,563 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 25,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 22,439 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 19,397 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,595 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 12,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 12,564 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Based on 68,971 MOT tests across 4,758 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 577
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 501
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BM56 VAL is a 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Urban Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 577 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM56 VAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Toyota Urban Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BM56 VAL is a 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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