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FP61 HUJ

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,010 mi
Last recorded147,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 HUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 147,010 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 124,445 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside Recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated Nearside + Offside

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective +Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 6 Oct 2021 115,186 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside Recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated Nearside + Offside

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective +Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Oct 2020 99,339 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 99,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,477 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 70,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,930 miles

both front tyres worn on out edges

o/s/r/tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,462 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 25,218 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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FP61 HUJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP61 HUJ, 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 FP61 HUJ registered?

FP61 HUJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is FP61 HUJ safe to buy?

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