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DK11 XFV

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,123 mi
Last recorded132,123 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 XFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 132,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 118,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,795 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe connection clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake pad wear sensor incorrectly routed and touching driveshaft and spring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 105,795 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe connection clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake pad wear sensor incorrectly routed and touching driveshaft and spring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 87,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 87,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 86,909 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 73,094 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 54,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 V (run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 V (run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 26 Jun 2018 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 V (run flat) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 V (run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 V (run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 34,115 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 34,115 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,876 miles

engine oil dip stick tube broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,299 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 15,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

tyre warning light on

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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DK11 XFV is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK11 XFV, 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 DK11 XFV registered?

DK11 XFV is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is DK11 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK11 XFV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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