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BN61 HZD

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,260 mi
Last recorded60,260 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 HZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 60,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 48,572 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 47,177 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 40,102 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 32,398 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 30,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 22,288 miles

Offside Front Wheel distorted

Offside Inner Track rod joint has slight play

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 13 Feb 2017 22,286 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside D R L not working

Offside Front Wheel distorted

Offside Inner Track rod joint has slight play

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

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,565 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit has slight wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,725 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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BN61 HZD is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN61 HZD, 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 BN61 HZD registered?

BN61 HZD is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is BN61 HZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 HZD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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