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FL61 BPU

2011 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,907 mi
Last recorded89,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 BPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,907 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 89,907 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 76,553 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 76,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,777 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 74,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside headlight badly condensated

Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,900 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 70,985 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 69,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 67,005 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service light on

Pass 8 May 2018 65,482 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 65,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,195 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 60,184 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 51,062 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,246 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 39,246 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL61 BPU is a 2011 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL61 BPU, 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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FL61 BPU is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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