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DC04 DAO

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,438 mi
Last recorded132,438 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 DAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 132,438 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 132,438 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 128,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 126,807 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 126,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,336 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,899 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,031 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 115,030 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 103,614 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,984 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 Goodyear NCT5 runflat 91w (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,364 miles

Front Registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread.

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Non obligatory mirror. (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non obligatory mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre balding on the inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 58,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DC04 DAO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DC04 DAO, 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 DC04 DAO registered?

DC04 DAO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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