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EA11 ORX

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,042 mi
Last recorded94,042 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 ORX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 94,042 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 94,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 89,335 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 12 Jul 2024 85,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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 Front brake hose pipe is detoriated

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,067 miles

Offside Front Brake hose contaminated by oil.

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 81,058 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose contaminated by oil.

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 77,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,716 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,451 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 67,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,707 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,050 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 48,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,865 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register

Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,070 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 ORX is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA11 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

EA11 ORX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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