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CP11 PKA

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,475 mi
Last recorded69,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 PKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 69,475 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 64,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2024 60,205 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 60,178 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 55,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 55,667 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,533 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 50,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,754 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,857 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,297 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,050 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Aug 2017 31,136 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 27,867 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 27,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 23,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear and nearside front tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,736 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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CP11 PKA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CP11 PKA, 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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CP11 PKA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is CP11 PKA safe to buy?

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