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CX61 ZGV

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

180,830 mi
Last recorded180,830 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 ZGV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 180,830 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 160,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 146,782 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 146,782 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 145,078 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 132,372 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 93,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,981 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 45,158 miles

Rear brake pad linings low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CX61 ZGV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX61 ZGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX61 ZGV registered?

CX61 ZGV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is CX61 ZGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX61 ZGV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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