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C8 XAY

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,470 mi
Last recorded77,470 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 XAY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 67,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 54,314 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 54,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,243 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 31,963 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 28,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 26,044 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 26,044 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 20,858 miles

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 16,197 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 14,466 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 12,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 9,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 9,080 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C8 XAY 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 80%.

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 C8 XAY, 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 C8 XAY registered?

C8 XAY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is C8 XAY safe to buy?

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