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BN61 NVE

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,785 mi
Last recorded105,785 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 NVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 104,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 104,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 104,008 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,924 miles

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

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

underside / subframe corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2023 102,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

underside / subframe corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,869 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated but brake pads ok

Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,565 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside rear brake pad warning lamp wiring fowling driveshaft

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam wiring ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,013 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,272 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,394 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 85,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2014 69,801 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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BN61 NVE is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BN61 NVE, 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 BN61 NVE registered?

BN61 NVE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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