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BO05 TYG

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,588 mi
Last recorded122,588 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 TYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 122,588 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 122,588 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 114,766 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 110,423 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 102,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & trays

oil on minimum

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,407 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 94,406 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,231 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,852 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,012 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,542 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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BO05 TYG is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BO05 TYG, 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 BO05 TYG registered?

BO05 TYG is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 10 August 2011.

Is BO05 TYG safe to buy?

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