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CX11 VHD

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,852 mi
Last recorded194,852 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 VHD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 194,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand break light stays on after hand brake is off

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 194,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand break light stays on after hand brake is off

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 187,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 175,973 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 175,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 167,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 156,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 131,467 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 131,467 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 116,670 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 116,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 116,566 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 93,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,498 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 73,498 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,110 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

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 VHD 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 62.5%.

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 VHD, 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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CX11 VHD is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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