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EA11 BJF

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,715 mi
Last recorded107,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 BJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 107,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 98,918 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 98,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

tpms light on

Pass 13 Jul 2023 92,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 86,460 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,532 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 80,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 76,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,795 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,979 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,805 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,567 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,083 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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EA11 BJF is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA11 BJF, 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 EA11 BJF registered?

EA11 BJF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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