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BV61 OAL

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,374 mi
Last recorded101,374 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 OAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,374 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,201 miles

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 91,195 miles

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 72,688 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 72,688 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 66,881 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 65,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 64,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 61,964 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 61,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,445 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,109 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,852 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,017 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,672 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 34,531 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,008 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 32,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 OAL is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BV61 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

BV61 OAL is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is BV61 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 OAL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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