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DS11 VMR

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,895 mi
Last recorded156,895 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 VMR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 156,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,022 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 149,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,026 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan and brace bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all bump stops deteriorated

crank shaft damper slitting

rear prop u/j rubber splitting

Fail 28 Aug 2019 120,519 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edge front number plate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan and brace bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

all bump stops deteriorated

crank shaft damper slitting

engine oil on min.

rear prop u/j rubber splitting

Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,781 miles

All rubber bump stops deteriorated

Crank shaft damper pulley cracking

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend new (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small Cut In O/S/F Tyre Outer Side Wall.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,010 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Small Cuts Between The Tread, No Cords Showing At This Time.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,723 miles

N/S/R Tyre Has Small In Tread No Cords Showing.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,433 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,046 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 37,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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DS11 VMR is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS11 VMR, 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 DS11 VMR registered?

DS11 VMR is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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