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DE11 KUY

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,799 mi
Last recorded64,799 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 KUY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 64,799 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pair (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 64,784 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,173 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renew (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,548 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 49,546 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,182 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 23 Mar 2018 33,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking within tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracking within tread

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,501 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,790 miles

both front tyres have some cracking within tread

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 KUY is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KUY, 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 KUY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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