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E8 PCK

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,248 mi
Last recorded85,248 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 PCK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,248 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 74,640 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 74,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms fault (only an advisory as before 1st january 2012)

Pass 20 Mar 2023 65,958 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 65,957 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 55,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 44,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 33,676 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 30,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 26,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,088 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,074 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,075 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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E8 PCK is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E8 PCK, 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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E8 PCK is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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