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DE11 FBA

2011 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,152 mi
Last recorded83,152 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 FBA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,152 miles

Front tyres are run flats and the rear are non run flats

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

Fail 7 May 2026 83,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front tyres are run flats and the rear are non run flats

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

Pass 15 May 2025 78,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Run flat tyres fitted to front and non run flats fitted to rear

Fail 15 May 2025 78,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake wear warning light on dash

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Run flat tyres fitted to front and non run flats fitted to rear

Pass 1 May 2024 73,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 73,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 68,930 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 65,526 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 65,526 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 60,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn 1.6 - 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,827 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,736 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 48,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,376 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DE11 FBA is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE11 FBA, 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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DE11 FBA is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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