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BV61 AHZ

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,497 mi
Last recorded93,497 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 AHZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 93,497 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS indicates low tyre pressure

Fail 4 Sep 2024 86,570 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS indicates low tyre pressure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,896 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 61,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad worn close to sensor wire

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 8 Oct 2019 54,020 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,264 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,176 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,921 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 5,710 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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BV61 AHZ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BV61 AHZ, 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 BV61 AHZ registered?

BV61 AHZ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is BV61 AHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 AHZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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