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BMZ 1201

2011 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,946 mi
Last recorded56,946 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 1201
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 56,946 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 52,485 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 51,850 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 51,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 50,427 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 50,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,595 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 41,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated red light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

front pads low

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,427 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 31,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,694 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 19,494 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 13,571 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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BMZ 1201 is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BMZ 1201, 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 BMZ 1201 registered?

BMZ 1201 is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is BMZ 1201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 1201 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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