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DG61 WPW

2011 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,794 mi
Last recorded40,794 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 WPW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 40,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 39,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 36,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage, poss from running flat? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 32,164 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 23,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 18,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 13,272 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 12,091 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,234 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 8,769 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 7,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 5,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG61 WPW is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 DG61 WPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG61 WPW registered?

DG61 WPW is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is DG61 WPW safe to buy?

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