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BT61 BBK

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,124 mi
Last recorded83,124 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 BBK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,124 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 83,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Make a judder sound when clearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 72,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. 205 50 17 93W R-F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Make a judder sound when clearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,374 miles

Front pulley started break up and split.

Fail 20 Dec 2023 63,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front pulley started break up and split.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Outer outer brake pad's started to wear down. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner edge on both rear slightly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 46,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear starting to wear down. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 38,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 36,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 26,978 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 20,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 14,869 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 14,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2014 10,297 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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BT61 BBK is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT61 BBK, 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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BT61 BBK is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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