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CE61 BYA

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,658 mi
Last recorded129,658 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 BYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 129,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 120,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,784 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,636 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 100,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,409 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 77,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,206 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,325 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,944 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2014 30,944 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

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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CE61 BYA is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE61 BYA, 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 CE61 BYA registered?

CE61 BYA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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