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DG11 SHV

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,742 mi
Last recorded132,742 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 SHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 132,742 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 129,145 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 128,882 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 126,536 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light on, all pads ok.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 125,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,471 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside/nearside (both) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 111,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 103,309 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,655 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 75,534 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,851 miles

Nearside Front worn outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,094 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,649 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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DG11 SHV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG11 SHV, 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 DG11 SHV registered?

DG11 SHV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is DG11 SHV safe to buy?

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