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CF11 LWT

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,919 mi
Last recorded110,919 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 LWT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 110,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,347 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 109,438 miles

Offside Front Lights switch is insecure but still can be operated.

Fail 19 Sep 2023 109,437 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lights switch is insecure but still can be operated.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,073 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 107,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,229 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel spokes damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 102,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel spokes damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,254 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective both gearbox mountings split ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake requires maintenance or repair, lower brake value recorded on the n/s than the o/s

Nearside Rear wheel spokes damaged

emission plate value marker missing, tested with default values

Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,898 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 62,287 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 62,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,263 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,859 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,859 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,110 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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CF11 LWT is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black 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 CF11 LWT, 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 CF11 LWT registered?

CF11 LWT is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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