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FE61 VAX

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 VAX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,433 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,899 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,104 miles

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

Front tyres, 2055017, are non run flats

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Fail 20 Sep 2022 73,104 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Flatblade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front tyres, 2055017, are non run flats

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 69,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,916 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2018 41,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 34,409 miles

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

emissions too clean,not registering on DGA

outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2016 29,627 miles

emissions too clean,not registering on DGA

Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,777 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 VAX 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 FE61 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

FE61 VAX is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is FE61 VAX safe to buy?

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