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DV61 VCN

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,292 mi
Last recorded60,292 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 VCN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 60,292 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,332 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,682 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 45,682 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 36,390 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 30,482 miles

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

load removed to access rear seats

Pass 16 Nov 2016 22,269 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,581 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,959 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DV61 VCN is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue 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 VCN, 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 DV61 VCN registered?

DV61 VCN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is DV61 VCN safe to buy?

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