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BO53 LBB

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,772 mi
Last recorded127,772 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 LBB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 127,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 124,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 124,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 116,637 miles

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

Offside sill and trim damaged and loose

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 116,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside sill and trim damaged and loose

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 101,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 89,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 77,550 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 77,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 61,804 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,065 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 48,060 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,775 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BO53 LBB is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BO53 LBB, 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 BO53 LBB registered?

BO53 LBB is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is BO53 LBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 LBB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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