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EF11 TYS

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,739 mi
Last recorded109,739 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 TYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 109,739 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 106,315 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 102,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 96,554 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 85,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,273 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,972 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,239 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 54,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,154 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 44,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 35,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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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EF11 TYS is a 2011 BMW 120 in White 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 EF11 TYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF11 TYS registered?

EF11 TYS is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is EF11 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 TYS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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