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CN03 RAD

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,808 mi
Last recorded89,808 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 RAD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,808 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 89,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,428 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 85,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 81,396 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,861 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 69,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking between tread

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,147 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,377 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 50,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,119 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED/SPLITTING IN TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CN03 RAD is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN03 RAD, 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 CN03 RAD registered?

CN03 RAD is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is CN03 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN03 RAD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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