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DE11 KVG

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 KVG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 129,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 112,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 100,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 90,816 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 82,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 67,232 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 67,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/18 85y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 88y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 58,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 58,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 88y rsc (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 50,900 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 50,900 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 43,997 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 43,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/18 85y split in tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2015 35,849 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 26,684 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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DE11 KVG is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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