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CY61 RGV

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,212 mi
Last recorded167,212 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 RGV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 167,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 167,212 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 159,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 153,722 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 152,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential input seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 142,187 miles

Coolant leak Front of the engine

Exhaust mounting defective Front clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 142,187 miles

Coolant leak Front of the engine

Exhaust mounting defective Front clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 134,866 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 128,315 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to center pipe clamp slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slight bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 128,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to center pipe clamp slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slight bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,583 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 104,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 35,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,461 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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CY61 RGV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CY61 RGV, 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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CY61 RGV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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