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EFZ 6826

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,232 mi
Last recorded166,232 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 6826
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 166,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2021 161,540 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2021 161,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 157,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 151,048 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 142,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside side sill partially detached

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 134,540 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 134,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,137 miles

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT ON.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake readings are 21% MINIMUM FOR MOT IS 16%

travel on parking brake lever when pulled on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,576 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 116,576 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

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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EFZ 6826 is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFZ 6826, 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 EFZ 6826 registered?

EFZ 6826 is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 27 January 2011.

Is EFZ 6826 safe to buy?

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