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DV61 ZZE

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,989 mi
Last recorded151,989 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 ZZE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 151,989 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog Light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2026 151,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog Light not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 146,149 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 146,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,679 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Fog Light not working

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 141,679 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Fog Light not working

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 136,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 131,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 123,847 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 123,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 112,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 108,487 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play detected in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 108,471 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play detected in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 94,703 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 73,155 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 50,440 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2014 44,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 44,465 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZZE is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV61 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

DV61 ZZE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is DV61 ZZE safe to buy?

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