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EF11 XJP

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,868 mi
Last recorded118,868 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 XJP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 112,330 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,963 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,422 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 93,311 miles

full under tray fitted obscuring some componants

Fail 23 Dec 2021 93,310 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

full under tray fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 17 Oct 2020 85,417 miles

osf tyre worn on edges cracked / split

Fail 17 Oct 2020 85,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

osf tyre worn on edges cracked / split

Pass 12 Oct 2019 74,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 67,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 63,788 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,045 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,782 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XJP is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

EF11 XJP is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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