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DN61 XHE

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,692 mi
Last recorded126,692 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 XHE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 126,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 124,195 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 124,195 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 119,761 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 119,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 108,128 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 108,128 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 90,880 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 86,111 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,752 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vibration from dual mass flywheel

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,657 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,472 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 79,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,687 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 65,535 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,458 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres wearing slightly in center

Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 45,710 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,126 miles

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

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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DN61 XHE is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black 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 DN61 XHE, 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 DN61 XHE registered?

DN61 XHE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is DN61 XHE safe to buy?

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