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DV61 LWG

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,624 mi
Last recorded123,624 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 LWG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 123,624 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 111,649 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 100,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limits, 2.5mm measured at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Pass 17 May 2023 90,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 79,981 miles

DPF exhaust clamp slightly cracked but still holding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 69,493 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,295 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 65,295 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2019 53,165 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 53,158 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 48,395 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,754 miles

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

limited inspection to underside of vehicle plastic shrouds fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,758 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,343 miles

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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DV61 LWG is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV61 LWG, 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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DV61 LWG is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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