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DS11 XYJ

2011 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,527 mi
Last recorded115,527 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 XYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 115,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

no warning lights on at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2025 115,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,985 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 7 Oct 2021 114,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,717 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 6 Oct 2020 107,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Sep 2019 98,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of dash

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,194 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 90,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,284 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 69,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,243 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Small crack drivers screen

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,364 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 38,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 20,375 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 20,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XYJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XYJ, 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 DS11 XYJ registered?

DS11 XYJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is DS11 XYJ safe to buy?

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