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EK61 USE

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,338 mi
Last recorded133,338 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 USE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 133,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2025 126,461 miles

Front moisture in head lights

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 115,550 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 108,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber bellow deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover / bump stop detached

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

Offside Front Shock absorber bellow deteriorated

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

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

Pass 10 May 2021 99,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber rubber dust bellows split. shock absorber still functions as it should.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slight damage.

Nearside Rear lamp unit condensated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber rubber dust bellows split. shock absorber still functions as it should.

Offside Rear lamp lens slight damage

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

Fail 10 May 2021 99,430 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber rubber dust bellows split. shock absorber still functions as it should.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slight damage.

Nearside Rear lamp unit condensated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber rubber dust bellows split. shock absorber still functions as it should.

Offside Rear lamp lens slight damage

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

Pass 11 May 2020 93,941 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 93,940 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 85,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,715 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split/adrift

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK61 USE is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey 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 EK61 USE, 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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EK61 USE is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is EK61 USE safe to buy?

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