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DP11 ECF

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,456 mi
Last recorded132,456 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 ECF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 132,456 miles

TPMS Light stopping on

Fail 29 Oct 2025 132,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS Light stopping on

Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,995 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 129,356 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 129,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,998 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 124,969 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,742 miles

Central stop light lense Insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 121,632 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,563 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,899 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 56,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

x4 all tyres, tread starting to crack

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,130 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 45,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DP11 ECF 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 70.6%.

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 DP11 ECF, 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 DP11 ECF registered?

DP11 ECF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is DP11 ECF safe to buy?

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