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CK61 HLE

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 HLE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 85,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 82,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,138 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,379 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 76,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,138 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 63,745 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 63,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,487 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 62,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,885 miles

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jun 2016 46,885 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,471 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,584 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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CK61 HLE is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 CK61 HLE, 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 CK61 HLE registered?

CK61 HLE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is CK61 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK61 HLE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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