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BN61 JPX

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,410 mi
Last recorded135,410 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 135,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 123,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 123,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 119,784 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,397 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,596 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 86,249 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,854 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 73,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,797 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,352 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,283 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 JPX is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JPX, 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 JPX registered?

BN61 JPX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is BN61 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 JPX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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