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DA61 RVT

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,056 mi
Last recorded133,056 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 RVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 133,056 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 133,056 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 118,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 118,447 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working In the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 111,203 miles

o.s.f side repeater operating 50%-rear discs slightly worn-o.s.r tyre slightly damaged

Pass 31 May 2022 101,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,169 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2019 82,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,600 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,352 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,451 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,377 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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DA61 RVT is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA61 RVT, 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 DA61 RVT registered?

DA61 RVT is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is DA61 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 RVT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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