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FIL 1950

2011 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,961 mi
Last recorded46,961 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 1950
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 46,961 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 46,961 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall, inner edge worn (245/35/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 42,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,857 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 13 Sep 2022 37,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,406 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2020 31,418 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 28,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 26,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 23,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,221 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,606 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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FIL 1950 is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FIL 1950, 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

How do I check the history of FIL 1950?

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What year was FIL 1950 registered?

FIL 1950 is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 11 April 2011.

Is FIL 1950 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 1950 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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