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EX61 SVJ

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,328 mi
Last recorded137,328 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,328 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 134,734 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 124,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 115,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 89,619 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,790 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,578 miles

Park brake noisey when tested on RBT

Fail 17 Sep 2016 60,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn through casing, punctured and not inflated (4.1.D.1b)

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

Park brake noisey when tested on RBT

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,229 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 52,229 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,782 miles

deep cut n/s/f tyre but not to cords

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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EX61 SVJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black 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 EX61 SVJ, 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 EX61 SVJ registered?

EX61 SVJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is EX61 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 SVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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