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CH60 SMH

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,899 mi
Last recorded97,899 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH60 SMH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 97,899 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 94,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,650 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,863 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,193 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,606 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 75,436 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,807 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner side wall starting to crack, no cords showing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,589 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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CH60 SMH is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CH60 SMH, 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 CH60 SMH registered?

CH60 SMH is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is CH60 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH60 SMH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CH60 SMH have outstanding finance?

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