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FE61 CLN

2011 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,357 mi
Last recorded87,357 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 CLN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,357 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 78,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,235 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in o/s/f steering rack bushing

Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,137 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 73,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,365 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 51,362 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,779 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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FE61 CLN is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FE61 CLN, 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 FE61 CLN registered?

FE61 CLN is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FE61 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 CLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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