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CM56 LEY

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

137,037 mi
Last recorded137,037 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM56 LEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 137,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 123,994 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 123,991 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 120,261 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 120,258 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 131,405 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 131,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 112,960 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 104,917 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 125,575 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 125,526 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 101,063 miles

hand brake efficency low but passed

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,058 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,659 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 90,658 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,382 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,009 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,458 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,184 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp cracked.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,140 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,266 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

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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CM56 LEY is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 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 CM56 LEY, 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 CM56 LEY registered?

CM56 LEY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is CM56 LEY safe to buy?

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