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EO61 VLJ

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,569 mi
Last recorded113,569 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 VLJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 113,569 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 113,563 miles

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 105,844 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 99,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 93,270 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 87,293 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 16 Jul 2021 80,710 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,203 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 68,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,346 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 46,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,069 miles

Front inner brake pads worn low

Rear tyres worn close to the limit

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

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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EO61 VLJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO61 VLJ, 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 EO61 VLJ registered?

EO61 VLJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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