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CAZ 7794

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,792 mi
Last recorded162,792 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 7794
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 162,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked. also worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling deteriorated and perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 154,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 145,444 miles

Offside Front outer brake deteriorated due to excessive heat

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large stone cut on the outer edge stones still present at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling deteriorated and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished and cracked in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 145,443 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer hold down spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer hold down spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached 4 out of 6 bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer brake deteriorated due to excessive heat

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large stone cut on the outer edge stones still present at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling deteriorated and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished and cracked in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 137,494 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs are worn and lipped on the edges but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 137,494 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs are worn and lipped on the edges but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 131,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 131,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 128,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,391 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 123,391 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,282 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 116,282 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 106,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,206 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,809 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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CAZ 7794 is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CAZ 7794, 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 CAZ 7794 registered?

CAZ 7794 is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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