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FD11 SYP

2011 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,091 mi
Last recorded108,091 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 SYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 108,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 106,679 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 106,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

brake fluid light on dash

Fail 18 Jun 2024 106,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaks detected at front flexi pipes, centre diverter valve inadequately fitted leaking from all joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 102,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,391 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 84,345 miles

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

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

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

Coolant low----------topped up

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 64,530 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and below legal limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,595 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,479 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,717 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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FD11 SYP is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD11 SYP, 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 FD11 SYP registered?

FD11 SYP is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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