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CX11 FNO

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,969 mi
Last recorded123,969 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 FNO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 123,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear parking brake requirements just met

rear propshaft donut worn

tpms light illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2024 118,743 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Fail 23 Oct 2024 118,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 13 Nov 2023 106,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity reduced

Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,800 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 98,800 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,256 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 83,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,400 miles

Exhaust frontpipe clamp cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,806 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,161 miles

Front brake disc's lipped

Fail 12 Jun 2015 33,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc's lipped

Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,122 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,119 miles

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

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

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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CX11 FNO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX11 FNO, 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 CX11 FNO registered?

CX11 FNO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is CX11 FNO safe to buy?

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