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EK11 AYX

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,026 mi
Last recorded182,026 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 AYX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 182,026 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 178,035 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 179,958 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 170,780 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

chip in screen

Fail 4 Aug 2023 170,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

chip in screen

Pass 12 Aug 2022 164,443 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pad wear indicator un plgged

Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,049 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 152,592 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 152,592 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 8 Aug 2019 144,805 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 144,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 134,060 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 133,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 115,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.80-85% worn 3mm (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 106,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 97,470 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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EK11 AYX is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK11 AYX, 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 EK11 AYX registered?

EK11 AYX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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