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CJ04 HER

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,519 mi
Last recorded165,519 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 HER
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 165,519 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe

Full under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 153,962 miles

Full plastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 12 Jul 2024 137,399 miles

full plastic undercovers fitted to underside of vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Jul 2023 132,430 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Fail 13 Jul 2023 132,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 13 Jul 2022 126,481 miles

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

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Fail 13 Jul 2022 126,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 1 Apr 2021 117,508 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 117,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 98,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,206 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,477 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,773 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,904 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,144 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 58,144 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CJ04 HER is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CJ04 HER, 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 CJ04 HER registered?

CJ04 HER is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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